The 2024 enrollment has been officially decided!
MLB legends Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland were officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and had their commemorative plaques unveiled on Sunday in Cooperstown, New York. (RELATED: Athletics unable to secure investor for Las Vegas stadium, Oakland-area group rumored to be under gag order: Report)
The four legends spoke in front of a lively crowd that included family, friends and plenty of fans. Each legend spoke about their journey to the Hall of Fame and expressed their gratitude to everyone who helped them get inducted.
The carrier numbers for each new member are as follows:
- Todd Helton: Batting average: .316, 369 home runs, 1,406 RBIs, 2,519 hits
- Adrian Beltre: Batting average .286, home runs 477, RBIs 1707, hits 3166
- Joe Mauer: Batting average .306, 143 home runs, 923 RBIs, 2,123 hits
- Jim Leyland: 1,769 wins, .506 winning percentage, 1 World Series championship
In other words, very deserving.
congratulations @Baseball Hall Class of 2024! pic.twitter.com/X03mdnSlyQ
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 21, 2024
“Todd Helton is the face of the Colorado Rockies. He's the best player to ever play there.”Follow former @Rockies teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Todd Helton. pic.twitter.com/a4RZbfF8kZ
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 21, 2024
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 21, 2024
The jabs between these two are non-stop. pic.twitter.com/2KChnUgGAX
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 21, 2024
The St. Paul native was the first overall pick. @twins Legend, Hall of Famer.
Justin Morneau explains why Joe Mauer is Joe Mauer. pic.twitter.com/K4VFDY6jUH
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 21, 2024
“Everything good that's ever happened in baseball is because of Jim Leyland.”
Andy Van Slyke said Leyland @Baseball Hall. pic.twitter.com/n73LQMmncQ
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 21, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees!
