Minnesota Twins: Breaking down the Twins on Upcoming HOF Ballots
By Otto Johnson
Potential Minnesota Twins on the Ballot in 2023: Torii Hunter, J.J. Hardy, R.A. Dickey, and Glen Perkins
2022 was a big year for the Hall of Fame ballot, as several candidates exhausted their tenth year of eligibility. Add on the fact that Carlos Beltran is the only first-year ballot player with a real shot at the hall, and this is good news for players on the ballot of 2023.
Scott Rolen will likely be the closest to making it, while Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, Andruw Jones, and Alex Rodriguez should all see a big boost. Unfortunately, this benefit won’t really be felt by the Twins entering the ballot here.
R.A. Dickey will probably make the ballot, but J.J. Hardy and Glen Perkins are far from locks. Regardless of if they make it, none of them would likely receive a vote. Torii Hunter on the other hand should see a significant boost, maybe even reaching 10% of the vote and ensuring he stays on the ballot for another year.
Prediction: Rolen is the sole Hall of Famer, Hunter remains, and Dickey, Hardy, and Perkins don’t receive a vote.