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Former Royals outfielder Lou Piniella among eight candidates on Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame ballot

Former Royals outfielder Lou Piniella, who was Rookie of the Year with the team in 1969, is up for consideration in Cooperstown. The National Baseball Hall of Fame has announced eight nominees for the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot for…

By Max Rieper · Royals Review

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:27 PM

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Lou Piniella is among eight candidates on the Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame ballot for 2027.
Other nominees include Sandy Alderson, Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner, and Bill White.
Inductees must receive at least 75 percent of the votes from a 16-member committee.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced eight nominees for the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot for potential induction in 2027. Former Kansas City Royals outfielder and longtime manager Lou Piniella is among the candidates, alongside Sandy Alderson, Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner, and Bill White.

Candidates require at least 75 percent support from the 16-member voting committee to earn induction into Cooperstown. The results of the committee's vote are scheduled to be announced on Sunday, December 6.

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