2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Announced

The Baseball Hall of Fame announced the 2025 ballot featuring notable newcomers such as Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia, alongside first-time candidates Ben Zobrist and Fernando Rodney, both representing the Tampa Bay Rays. Zobrist, a former World Series MVP, had a significant impact during his time with the Rays, helping them reach the World Series in 2008 and earning All-Star honors in 2009. Other prominent names returning to the ballot include Mark Buehrle, who spent the majority of his career with the White Sox, and Billy Wagner, who narrowly missed induction last year. The election process requires candidates to receive at least 75% of votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America within 15 years of retirement. Voting will be completed by December 31, with results announced on January 21, 2025. This year's ballot is seen as an opportunity to elect multiple deserving candidates, as the BBWAA has been more active in recent years in recognizing high-caliber players.