Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, joining Jeff Kent for enshrinement on July 26th. Beltrán topped the ballot with 84.2% votes, marking a significant increase from last year, while Jones received 78.4% in his ninth year on the ballot. Both players, born just a day apart in April 1977, are recognized for their impressive careers and contributions to the game, with Beltrán being a notable switch-hitter and Jones a defensive standout. Andy Pettitte saw a notable increase in votes, while other former Yankees such as Alex Rodriguez and Bobby Abreu experienced minor changes in their voting percentages.
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