Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 75% complete by By RONALD BLUMJanuary 21, 2026 at 12:53 AM

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Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Both Beltrán and Jones were center fielders known for their offensive and defensive skills. Beltrán, on his fourth ballot appearance, received 84.2% of the vote, exceeding the 75% threshold needed for election. Jones, in his ninth year on the ballot, garnered 78.4% of the vote, also surpassing the required percentage. Both players had careers that spanned multiple teams and were recognized for their contributions both at the plate and in the field.

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Carlos Perez 30% Jim Leyritz 30% Arlington, Texas 35% New York Mets 40% Los Angeles Angels 40% New York Yankees 40% Atlanta Braves ×250% New York ×350% Texas Rangers 50% Hall of Fame ×270% Andruw Jones ×585% Carlos Beltrán ×690%

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