Saturday, December 13, 2025

2025 Contemporary Era Hall Of Fame Ballot Results

On December 7, the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee released the results of their 2025 election. 

Jeff Kent - 14 of 16 votes 

Carlos Delgado - 9 votes 

Don Mattingly - 6 votes 

Dale Murphy - 6 votes 

Fernando Valenzuela, Gary Sheffield, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds - fewer than 5 votes each 

After having been staved off the BBWAA ballot, Jeff Kent has finally made it to Cooperstown. The 2000 MVP and record holder for career home runs among second basemen, he is more than worthy of this honor. 

Read my previous blog post from 2023 in advocacy of his selection: