Steve Garvey nominated for Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Tommy John

latimes.com November 4, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC

Steve Garvey, a former Dodgers star, is on the Classic Baseball Era ballot for the Hall of Fame. He is one of eight candidates, including his teammate Tommy John. The election results will be announced on December 8. Garvey is also running for a U.S. Senate seat in California but is expected to lose to Rep. Adam Schiff. He spent time at the Dodgers' World Series celebration during the campaign. The Hall of Fame committee evaluates players based on their contributions during specific eras. Candidates need 75% of the vote to be elected. The next committee meeting for Contemporary Baseball candidates will be in 2025.


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