Controversies with prohibited substances keep Alex Rodríguez from the Hall of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner They are the new immortals of the Cooperstown Hall of Fame in the best baseball in the world. All three exceeded the threshold of 75% of the votes required to enter. Other names such as Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones They were very close to reaching the goal with 70% and 66%, respectively. Being able to return to the ballots next year to try to obtain his pass to the Hall of Fame. One of those who is beginning to fall behind and complicate his arrival in Cooperstown is former Yankees star Alex Rodríguez. Who in these votes was left with just 37% in his fourth year of electionso he has six years left to continue trying to get into the Hall of Fame. And one of the points that is taking its toll on Rodríguez is his controversy with the use of prohibited substances during his career in the Major Leagues. Well, in 2014 the player was suspended for the entire season after testing positive for steroids.serving one of the longest sanctions in MLB history. Alex Rodríguez played for 12 seasons for the Yankees. Rodríguez had flatly denied the consumption of these substances. However, a couple of months later he admitted to having used testosterone, human growth hormone (HGH) and insulin growth factor 1. The third baseman of Puerto Rican descent He has enough numbers to make it into the Hall of Fame. In his career he won three MVP awards (2003, 2005, 2007), two Gold Gloves, 10 Silver Bats, a batting title, a World Series and 14 All-Star Games. In his 22 years in the Major Leagues, he left a lifetime average of .295, with 696 home runs, 2,086 RBIs and 329 stolen bases. However, controversies over substance use causes the Baseball Writers Association of the United States (BBWAA), in charge of choosing the players inducted into Cooperstown, to reject him when casting their votes for the Hall of Fame. Even A-Rod himself is aware that his mistake in the past could cost him his way into the Hall of Fame. “I’m the only idiot who has aces in hand and finds a way to lose the hand. There are so many frustrating things when you look back. How stupid can you be? It cost me my reputation and it may have cost me the Hall of Fame“He recently admitted in an interview with News Talk 830 WCCO. For now to Rodríguez Five years left on Hall of Fame ballots. However, in his previous four years he has not been able to pass 40% of the votes, far from the 75% he needs for his name to become immortal in Cooperstown. Keep reading:Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia inducted into the Baseball Hall of FameWhat percentage of votes did Latinos who did not enter the Hall of Fame have?Juan Soto on his future: “The goal is to reach the Hall of Fame”

What percentage of votes did Latinos who did not enter the Hall of Fame have?

This Monday the new members of the Cooperstown Hall of Fame. Being Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner the names that will now go down in Major League immortality. But on the list of candidates there were several Latinos who were very close to reaching the 75% of votes required to enter the American Baseball Hall of Fame. These are some of them. Carlos BeltranWithout a doubt, he was the closest of the three chosen for the 2025 class. The Puerto Rican accumulated 277 votes for 70.3% in just his third year on the ballot, which suggests that the outfielder will enter Cooperstown sooner rather than later. . Andrew JonesThe Curacao native obtained 261 votes for a total of 66.2%, also staying very close to the 75% he needs to enter Cooperstown. In addition, it still has a couple of years left to appear on the ballots. Alex RodriguezThe former Yankee has taken its toll on his controversy with prohibited substances during his time in the Major Leagues. Which has meant that in its four appearances on the ballots it has not been able to reach even 40%. He obtained 34.3% in 2022, 35.7% in 2023 and 34.8% in 2024. This year he improved a little, with 146 votes for 37.1%. But it is still far from the 75% required to be immortalized. Alex Rodríguez in his time with the Yankees.Credit: AP Manny RamirezFor Dominican Manny Ramírez, his time on the Hall of Fame ballot is very close to ending. Well, in 2026 it will be your last chance to enter and this year you barely achieved 34.3% Felix HernandezThe Venezuelan pitcher made his debut this year on the ballot for Cooperstown and as a debutant he didn’t do bad at all. Well, he achieved 81 votes for 20.6%, which projects a good path towards the Hall of Fame. Bobby AbreuAnother Venezuelan who is on the ballot is Bobby Abreu. Who in his fifth year has been gradually growing in votes and now accumulates 19.5%. Latinos who did not reach the minimum number of votes On the other hand, two Latino players will no longer be on the ballots after not reaching the minimum of 5% to continue next year. These are Carlos González who barely achieved two votes for 0.5% and Hanley Ramírez who did not accumulate any votes. Keep reading:Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia inducted into the Baseball Hall of FameJuan Soto on his future: “The goal is to reach the Hall of Fame”Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame

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