2026 Hall of Fame Ballot Results for Former Red Sox Players
In 2026, no former Boston Red Sox players were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, although there were notable developments regarding their candidacies. Three ex-Red Sox appeared on the ballot, with two expectedly falling off. Dustin Pedroia was the focal point for the Red Sox this year. Upon the announcement of results, Pedroia showed slight improvement in his voting percentage, securing 20.7%, up from 11.9% in his previous attempt. He has eight more opportunities to achieve induction into Cooperstown.
Manny Ramrez, the leading vote-getter among Red Sox candidates in his final year on the ballot, did not reach the necessary 75% threshold, likely due to his history with performance-enhancing drugs. Additionally, Rick Porcello received only two votes and was removed from consideration after his first year. Despite injuries limiting Pedroia's career achievements, he remains a beloved figure among fans and holds accolades such as Rookie of the Year and MVP. However, his path to induction appears challenging.
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