MLB.com reporters break down their HOF ballots

By MLB.com | January 5, 2026

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On Tuesday, Jan. 20, we will find out which former player or players have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joining former second baseman Jeff Kent -- who was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee last month -- in the Class of 2026. The official announcement will be made live on MLB Network.

From within the BBWAA electorate, 21 MLB.com reporters have revealed their ballots. Among those 21 ballots, three players received 75% or more of the votes, clearing the threshold to be elected to Cooperstown. Those players are Carlos Beltrán (100%), Andruw Jones (95%) and Chase Utley (90%).

Here's a breakdown of how each of the 21 MLB.com reporters voted.

Jason Beck, Tigers beat writer
10 players

See Beck's ballot explanation here.

Anthony DiComo, Mets beat writer
6 players

See DiComo’s ballot explanation here.

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Mark Feinsand, senior national reporter
10 players

See Feinsand's ballot explanation here.

Jason Foster, reporter
8 players

See Foster's ballot explanation here.

Bryan Hoch, Yankees beat writer
10 players

See Hoch's ballot explanation here.

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Jon Paul Morosi, reporter
10 players

See Morosi's ballot explanation here.

Mike Petriello, stats analyst
10 players

See Petriello's ballot explanation here.

Jordan Bastian, Cubs beat writer
10 players

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Adam Berry, Rays beat writer
8 players

Rhett Bollinger, Angels beat writer
10 players

Mark Bowman, Braves beat writer
4 players

Ian Browne, Red Sox beat writer
7 players

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Jim Callis, MLB Pipeline reporter
6 players

Steve Gilbert, D-backs beat writer
7 players

Jenifer Langosch, National League executive editor
5 players

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Jonathan Mayo, MLB Pipeline reporter
7 players

Adam McCalvy, Brewers beat writer
3 players

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat writer
2 players

Scott Merkin, White Sox beat writer
9 players

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Mark Sheldon, Reds beat writer
4 players

David Venn, executive editor of LasMayores.com
6 players

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