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Bochy, Sabean, Baker 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
Bochy, Sabean, Baker up for Hall on Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot
Key Things to Know
  • Eight candidates have been nominated on the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • The candidates are Sandy Alderson, Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Lou Piniella, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner, and Bill White.
  • Candidates require at least 75 percent approval from the 16-member committee to earn election.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced eight candidates on the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives, and umpires. The candidates are Sandy Alderson, Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Lou Piniella, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner, and Bill White. A 16-member committee will review the candidates, who need at least 75 percent of the vote for election.

The ballot results for the Class of 2027 will be revealed on Sunday, December 6. The nominees include managers who won World Series titles, influential executives who built championship contenders, former National League president Bill White, and the late Braves owner Ted Turner.

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