The 2021 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released and on it are 25 candidates, including 11 newcomers. Up for induction are seven former players with ties to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mark Buehrle, A.J. Burnett, Michael Cuddyer, Dan Haren, LaTroy Hawkins, Tim Hudson, Torii Hunter, Aramis Ramírez, Nick Swisher, Shane Victorino and Barry Zito debut on the on the BBWAA ballot in 2021.
Returning for Hall of Fame consideration are Bobby Abreu, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Todd Helton, Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent, Andy Pettitte, Manny Ramirez, Scott Rolen, Curt Schilling, Gary Sheffield, Sammy Sosa, Omar Vizquel and Billy Wagner.