The 409 votes are tallied and the inaugural class has been decided. Candidates needed 307 votes to gain induction.
Work on the Plaque (75% or higher)
Frank Thomas was named on 399 ballots, good for 97.6%. The Big Hurt never dropped below 97 percent throughout the process.
Minnie Miñoso had 324 votes, for 79.2%. Minoso never dropped below the 75% mark.
Luke Appling had 314 votes, for 76.8%. Appling fell under 75% multiple times, but recovered to make it by seven votes.