Curve Reveal 2027 Hall of Fame Election Ballot

10 former standouts are recognized for their lasting impact on the organization.

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CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, are excited to share the 2027 Altoona Curve Baseball Hall of Fame Player Election Ballot, recognizing a distinguished group of 10 former Curve stars whose performances and contributions helped to shape the franchise’s history. Voting is now open for fans by clicking here.

These 10 nominees represent some of the most memorable players to wear an Altoona Curve uniform, leaving their mark on the field and creating lasting memories for generations of fans. From standout individual accolades in Altoona to career excellence in the Major Leagues, each nominee has earned consideration for the Curve’s highest honor.

The Altoona Curve Baseball Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding careers and contributions of former players, coaches, executives, and other individuals who have been instrumental in the history of Altoona Curve Baseball. Its goal is to celebrate its members’ achievements and careers both on and off the field. Criteria for selection focuses primarily on accolades earned while in Altoona, but career excellence will also be taken into consideration.

In its first year of existence, original franchise founders Bob & Joan Lozinak, along with the rest of the Lozinak Family, were inducted as the Hall of Fame’s Inaugural Class this past season. The 2027 player ballot was curated by the Altoona Curve Baseball Hall of Fame Committee, whose own individual ballots will combine with the fan vote to help determine the inaugural player class.

Fans are encouraged to vote for up to three players for Hall of Fame induction. Voting will close on Monday, November 30, with the Hall of Fame class to be announced in early 2027 along with the recipient of the Lozinak Lifetime Achievement Award.

The ballot was built by the committee with three rules in mind:

  • Players must have made their Altoona Curve debut at least 10 years prior to Opening Day of 2027.
  • Players must be at least one year removed from their last professional baseball appearance prior to Opening Day 2027.
  • Players must have played for the Curve on the official roster and not solely on a Major League rehab assignment.

“We are thrilled to share this ballot with fans to help determine the first player class for the Hall of Fame!” says Hall of Fame committee member Preston Shoemaker. “With so many talented players passing through Curve, PA throughout our history, it was incredibly challenging for the committee to narrow this ballot down to just 10, but we feel confident that this group is a strong representation of the history of Curve baseball.”

The full election ballot along with each individual’s career statistics and accolades can be found in alphabetical order below:

Bronson Arroyo - RHP
Year(s) with Altoona: 1999
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 16 Years (2000 – 2014, 2017)
Major League Teams: Pittsburgh (2000-2002), Boston (2003-2005), Cincinnati (2006-2013, 2017), & Arizona (2014)

Stats in Altoona: 15-4, 3.65 ERA, 25 G, 25 GS, 153.0 IP, 100 K, 1.47 WHIP
Career Major League Stats: 23.4 WAR, 148-137, 4.28 ERA, 419 G, 383 GS, 2435.2 IP, 1571 K, 1.30 WHIP

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Altoona Curve franchise record holder for wins in a single season, won 15 games for the Curve in the Inaugural 1999 season, tied for the most in the Eastern League.
  • Fourth in Altoona Curve franchise history in Winning Percentage in a single season (.789).
  • Pitched two complete games for Altoona in 1999.
  • Started the first-ever game at Blair County Ballpark for the Altoona Curve in 1999.
  • Recorded three 15-win seasons in the Major Leagues from 2008-2010.
  • Won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2004.
  • National League All-Star in 2006, led the league in innings pitched.
  • Led the National League in shutouts in 2009.
  • Won the Gold Glove in the National League in 2010

Jose Bautista – 3B
Year(s) with Altoona: 2005
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 15 Years (2004 – 2018)
Major League Teams: Baltimore (2004), Kansas City (2004), Tampa Bay (2004), Pittsburgh (2004-2008), Toronto (2008-2017), Atlanta (2018), Philadelphia (2018), New York (NL) (2018)

Stats in Altoona: 117 G, 445 AB, 126 H, 27 2B, 1 3B, 23 HR, .283 BA, 63 R, 90 RBI
Career Major League Stats: 36.8 WAR, 1798 G, 6051 AB, 1496 H, 344 HR, .247 BA, 1022 R, 975 RBI, 70 SB, .361 OBP, .475 SLG, .836 OPS

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Named as both a Midseason and Postseason Eastern League All-Star in 2005 with Altoona, leading the team with a .283 batting average, 27 2B, and 90 RBI in 117 games played.
  • Named Altoona’s Most Valuable Player in 2005.
  • Ranks fifth in home runs (23) and third in RBI (90) in Altoona’s single season franchise rankings.
  • Six-Time American League All-Star (2010-2015) with the Toronto Blue Jays. His six All-Star Game appearances rank tied for the most in Curve franchise history.
  • Named to Altoona’s 10th Anniversary All-Time Team.
  • Three-Time American League Silver Slugger Award Winner (2010, 2011, 2014).
  • Runner-Up in the 2012 Home Run Derby.
  • Two-Time American League Home Run Leader (2010-2011).
  • Recorded Eight 20-Home Run Seasons from 2010-2017, slugging a career-high 54 HR in 2010.

Josh Bonifay – 1B/OF
Year(s) with Altoona: 2003-2005
Seasons in the Major Leagues: Did not play in Major Leagues

Career Stats in Altoona: 313 G, 1105 AB, 311 H, 68 2B, 3 3B, 55 HR, .281 BA, 156 R, 209 RBI

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Tied for the all-time home runs leader in Altoona’s franchise history with 55.
  • Also holds all-time records in RBI (209) and extra-base hits (126)
  • Ranks second all-time in franchise history with 311 hits and with 68 doubles.
  • One of six players to record two-separate 15 HR seasons for Altoona, hitting 19 in 2004 and 25 in 2005.
  • Led the Curve in RBI in 2004 (76) and in HR in 2005 (25)
  • His 25 home runs and .556 slugging percentage in 2005 are each the third-most in a single-season in franchise history.
  • Batted .350 in five games with seven hits, two home runs, and five RBI in the 2005 postseason for Altoona.
  • Won Eastern League Player of the Week three times.
  • Named 2005 Midseason Eastern League All-Star.
  • Named to Altoona’s 10th Anniversary All-Time Team.

Sean Burnett - LHP
Year(s) with Altoona: 2003
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 9 Years (2004, 2008 – 2014, 2016)
Major League Teams: Pittsburgh (2004, 2008-2009), Washington (2009-2012, 2016), Los Angeles (AL) (2013-2014)

Stats in Altoona: 14-6, 3.21, 27 G, 27 GS, 159.2 IP, 2 HR, 86 K, 1.17 WHIP
Career Major League Stats: 5.9 WAR, 15-23, 3.52 ERA, 380 G, 13 GS, 10 SV, 378.1 IP, 277 K, 1.34 WHIP

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Only pitcher in franchise history to win Altoona’s MVP award, winning in 2003.
  • Only pitcher in franchise history to win Eastern League Pitcher of the Year, winning in 2003.
  • Named Midseason and Postseason All-Star in the Eastern League in 2003.
  • Pitched two complete games for Altoona in 2003.
  • At the time of his debut with Altoona, he was the second-youngest player in franchise history (20 y, 6 m, 18 d). He is currently the eighth-youngest to wear a Curve uniform.
  • Holds the franchise record for most wins by a left-handed pitcher in a single season with 14, ranks tied for second for wins by a pitcher in a single season.
  • Tied for the franchise record for fewest home runs allowed (min. 75 IP) with 2 HR in 2003.
  • His 159.2 innings pitched in 2003 are the third most in a single season in franchise history.
  • Named to Altoona’s 10th Anniversary All-Time Team.

Brad Eldred – 1B
Year(s) with Altoona: 2004-2005
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 4 Years (2005, 2007, 2010, 2012)
Major League Teams: Pittsburgh (2005, 2007), Colorado (2010), Detroit (2012)

Career Stats in Altoona: 60 G, 231 AB, 69 H, 15 2B, 30 HR, .299 BA, 46 R, 87 RBI
Career Major League Stats: -1.3 WAR, 90 G, 276 AB, 56 H, 15 HR, .203 BA, 31 R, 34 RBI, 1 SB, .258 OBP, .417 SLG, .674 OPS

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Hit 14 home runs and 50 RBIs in 27 games with a .340 batting average in August of 2004, both single-month club records.
  • His 50 RBIs are believed to be a minor league record for a single month. He was named Eastern League Player of the Month.
  • Holds the franchise record for most consecutive games with a home run (6, April 26 – May 2, 2005.)
  • Tied for the franchise record for most career grand slams with three.
  • Hit 17 home runs with 60 RBI in just 39 games in 2004.
  • Hit 13 home runs in his first 21 games before a promotion in 2005.
  • Spent the final seven years of his career playing in Japan.
  • Named to Altoona’s 10th Anniversary All-Time Team.

Josh Harrison – INF
Year(s) with Altoona: 2010
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 13 Years (2011-2023)
Major League Teams: Pittsburgh (2011-2018), Detroit (2019), Washington (2020-2021), Oakland (2021), Chicago (AL) (2022), Philadelphia (2023)

Stats in Altoona: 135 G, 520 AB, 156 H, 33 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, .300 BA, 74 R, 75 RBI, 19 SB
Career Major League Stats: 16.1 WAR, 1208 G, 3997 AB, 1080 H, 73 HR, .270 BA, 500 R, 388 RBI, 91 SB, .316 OBP, .396 SLG, .712 OPS

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Led Altoona’s 2010 Championship team in hits (156) and tied for team lead in doubles (33).
  • 1-of-21 players all time to record a .300 batting average in a single season (minimum 300 plate appearances) with a .300 average in 2010.
  • Holds franchise records for most doubles in a game (4) and most extra-base hits in a game (4).
  • His 156 hits in 2010 are tied for the fourth most in a single season in franchise history.
  • Batted .297 with team-leading three home runs in eight games in the 2010 postseason, helping to lead Altoona to its first championship.
  • Named Altoona’s Unsung Hero Award Winner in 2010.
  • Named Eastern League Midseason All-Star in 2010.
  • Named to Altoona’s 20th Anniversary All-Time Team.
  • Was named a National League All-Star twice with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2014, 2017).
  • Finished 9th in MVP Voting in 2014.
  • MLBPAA Pirates’ Heart & Hustle Award Winner in 2014.

Adam Hyzdu - OF
Year(s) with Altoona: 1999-2000
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 7 Years (2000-2006)
Major League Teams: Pittsburgh (2000 – 2003), Boston (2004-2005), San Diego (2005), Texas (2006)

Career Stats in Altoona: 233 G, 859 AB, 258 H, 65 2B, 4 3B, 55 HR, .300 BA, 160 R, 184 RBI, 11 SB
Career Major League Stats: -0.2 WAR, 221 G, 358 AB, 82 H, 19 HR, .229 BA, 54 R, 61 RBI, 1 SB, .310 OBP, .439 SLG, .749 OPS

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Only player in Altoona’s franchise history to have his uniform number retired (16).
  • Altoona’s Most Valuable Player in 1999 and 2000, becoming the only player to win the award twice.
  • Named the Eastern League Most Valuable Player in 1999, becoming the only Altoona Curve player to win the award.
  • Named Eastern League Postseason All-Star in 2000.
  • His 18-game hitting streak in 1999 is tied for the fifth-longest in franchise history.
  • Only player in Altoona’s franchise history to record multiple 20+ home run seasons.
  • Led Altoona in 1999 in AVG (.316), home runs (24), and RBI (78).
  • Led Altoona in 2000 in home runs (31), RBI (106), runs scored (96), doubles (39), games played (142), and walks (94).
  • One of six players to record two-separate 15 HR seasons for Altoona, hitting 24 in 1999 and 31 in 2000.
  • Holds the following franchise records for a single season:
    • Home runs (31, 2000)
    • Home runs at home (16, 2000)
    • Home runs on the road (15, 2000)
    • Games played (142, 2000)
    • Plate appearances (626, 2000)
    • Runs scored (96, 2000)
    • RBI (106, 2000)
    • Extra-base hits (72, 2000)
    • Walks (94, 2000)
    • On-base percentage (minimum 300 plate appearances) (.405, 2000)
    • Slugging percentage (minimum 300 plate appearances) (.612, 1999)
    • Total bases (285, 2000)
  • Has the second most doubles in a single season in franchise history (39, 2000).
  • Tied for the franchise record for most career home runs (55).
  • Has the second most RBI (184) and extra-base hits (124) in a career in franchise history. Is fifth in runs scored (160) and third in doubles (65).
  • Won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2004.
  • Named to both of Altoona’s 10th Anniversary and 20th Anniversary All-Time Teams.

Steve Pearce – 1B/OF
Year(s) with Altoona: 2007
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 13 Years (2007-2019)
Major League Teams: Pittsburgh (2007-2011), Houston (2012), New York (AL) (2012), Baltimore (2012-2016), Tampa Bay (2016), Toronto (2017-2018), Boston (2018-2019)

Stats in Altoona: 81 G, 290 AB, 97 H, 27 2B, 2 3B, 14 HR, .334 BA, 57 R, 72 RBI, 7 SB
Career Major League Stats: 10.4 WAR, 766 G, 2256 AB, 572 H, 91 HR, .254 BA, 290 R, 303 RBI, 13 SB, .332 OBP, .440 SLG, .772 OPS

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Named 2007 Topps Minor League Player of the Year.
  • Led the 2007 Altoona Curve in AVG (.334) and RBI (72).
  • Tied the franchise record for best single season batting average (minimum 300 plate appearances) by batting .334 in 2007.
  • Named Altoona’s Most Valuable Player in 2007.
  • Named Eastern League Midseason All-Star in 2007.
  • Named to Altoona’s 10th Anniversary All-Time Team.
  • Led Eastern League hitters in batting average in 2007 (minimum 300 plate appearances).
  • Won World Series in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox.
  • Batted .333 in five games with four hits, including a double and three home runs to go with eight RBI and five runs scored in the World Series.
  • Named 2018 World Series MVP with the Boston Red Sox, becoming the only Altoona Curve alum to earn the honor.

Neil Walker – C/3B
Year(s) with Altoona: 2006-2007
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 12 Years (2009-2020)
Major League Teams: Pittsburgh (2009 – 2015), New York (NL) (2016-2017), Milwaukee (2017), New York (AL) (2018), Miami (2019), Philadelphia (2020)

Career Stats in Altoona: 127 G, 462 AB, 129 H, 30 2B, 3 3B, 15 HR, .279 BA, 82 R, 69 RBI, 9 SB
Career Major League Stats: 20.0 WAR, 1306 G, 4583 AB, 1224 H, 149 HR, .267 BA, 611 R, 609 RBI, 32 SB, .338 OBP, .426 SLG, .764 OPS

Notable Accomplishments:

  • At the time of his debut with Altoona, he was the sixth youngest player in franchise history (20 y, 11 m, 5 d). He is currently the 15th-youngest to wear a Curve uniform.
  • Led the 2007 Altoona Curve in hits (124), runs scored (77), walks (53), and doubles (30).
  • Batted .300 in five games with six hits and a team-leading four RBI in the 2006 postseason.
  • Named to Altoona’s 20th Anniversary All-Time Team.
  • Named Midseason Eastern League All-Star in 2007.
  • Won the National League Silver Slugger Award in 2014.
  • Recorded two 20-HR seasons in the Major Leagues (2014 & 2016).

Jack Wilson – SS
Year(s) with Altoona: 2000
Seasons in the Major Leagues: 12 Years (2001-2012)
Major League Teams: Pittsburgh (2001-2009), Seattle (2009-2011), Atlanta (2011-2012)

Stats in Altoona: 33 G, 139 AB, 35 H, 7 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, .252 BA, 17 R, 16 RBI, 1 SB
Career Major League Stats: 23.5 WAR, 1370 G, 4890 AB, 1294 H, 61 HR, .265 BA, 565 R, 426 RBI, 43 SB, .306 OBP, .366 SLG, .671 OPS

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Named to both of Altoona’s 10th Anniversary and 20th Anniversary All-Time Teams as the shortstop.
  • Named National League All-Star in 2004 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame in 2026.
  • Won the National League Silver Slugger in 2004.
  • Led the National League in Triples in 2004.
  • Recorded a career-high 201 hits in 2004, ranking third in the National League and becoming the ninth National League shortstop to collect 200 hits in a season.
  • Ranks fourth in Pirates team history in games played at shortstop (1128).
  • Holds the Pirates club record for most double plays turned by a shortstop in a single season (129 in 2004).
  • Named Pirates Team MVP in 2004.

Opening Day of the 2027 Altoona Curve season, presented by Stuckey Automotive, is slated for Tuesday, April 6, when the Curve host the Akron RubberDucks. Full Season Memberships and Mini Plans are on sale now! For additional information, visit AltoonaCurve.com, call 877.99. CURVE or stop by the PNG Field box office. Additionally, the Stockyard Team Store is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during every home game and online 24/7/365.