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Bill White up for Hall on Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires on Monday, and the list of individuals up for election is a who’s who of managers and executives who made significant contributions to…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:03 PM
Bill White up for Hall on Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot
Key Things to Know
  • The National Baseball Hall of Fame unveiled eight candidates for the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot.
  • Candidates require at least 75 percent of the vote from a 16-member committee to earn election.
  • The eight nominees are Sandy Alderson, Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Lou Piniella, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner, and Bill White.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The National Baseball Hall of Fame has revealed the eight candidates on the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives, and umpires. A 16-member panel will review the ballot, with results for the Class of 2027 set to be announced on December 6. Any candidate who secures at least 75 percent of the vote will earn induction into Cooperstown.

The ballot features prominent managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, and Lou Piniella, alongside executives Sandy Alderson and Brian Sabean. Former Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner and former National League president Bill White round out the eight-person list.

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