Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella nominated for Hall of Fame ballot

Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, and Lou Piniella are among eight nominees for the Hall of Fame’s contemporary era committee, announced on November 2. The committee, which also includes Sandy Alderson, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner, and Bill White, will vote on December 6 during the winter meetings in San Diego. To be elected, a nominee needs 75% of the votes. Inductees will be honored alongside players recognized by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America next July 25. Baker, Bochy, Maddon, and Piniella have all enjoyed successful managerial careers and previously received votes in earlier elections.

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