My 2026 Hall of Fame ballot: Carlos Beltran, Chase Utley
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The author reflects on over 25 years of voting for the Hall of Fame, noting that each voter believes their own ballot is perfect.
- Opinions on players linked to steroid use vary widely, with some voters considering such players unelectable and others focusing solely on on-field performance.
- Each voter's criteria for election to Cooperstown is highly personal, acting as a unique "fingerprint" that distinguishes their choices from others.
- Voters tend to fall into "large Hall" or "small Hall" camps, each convinced their perspective is correct and often intolerant of opposing views.
- Social media interactions on this topic can become heated, reflecting the deep divisions and lack of tolerance for differing opinions on Hall of Fame selections.
