COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., has unveiled its 2022 ballot. The 2022 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot features 30 former players, including 13 new candidates and 17 returnees.

Headling the list of new candidates is former New York Yankees’ third baseman, Álex Rodríguez. Joining A-Rod among the new eligibles are his 2009 World Series teammate and first baseman Mark Teixeira, Carl Crawford, Prince Fielder, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum, Justin Morneau, Joe Nathan, David Ortiz, Jonathan Papelbon, Jake Peavy, A.J. Pierzynski, Jimmy Rollins.

During his tenure in the Bronx, A-Rod swatted 351 bombs, won two MVPs, three silver slugger awards, and was a six-time All-Star.

The switch-hitting Teixeira smacked 206 home runs in the Bronx, earned one silver slugger award, three gold glove awards, and was twice an All-Star.