PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A pair of Philadelphia Phillies greats are now on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard join 11 other first-time candidates on the ballot for the Class of 2022.
Former Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon is also a first-time candidate for the Class of 2022.
The 2022 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot features 30 former players, including 13 new candidates and 17 returnees.
The results will be announced at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 25 live on @MLBNetwork.