Has anyone ever been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on their first ballot with unanimous support or even close

The Baseball Hall of Fame is the highest honor a baseball player can achieve. To be inducted, a player must receive at least 75% of the vote from the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). No player has ever been elected to the Hall of Fame on their first ballot with unanimous support. In fact, only a handful of players have even come close.

The closest anyone has come to being elected unanimously was Ken Griffey Jr. in 2016. He received 99.3% of the vote, the highest percentage of any player ever. Other players who have received over 90% of the vote on their first ballot include Tom Seaver (98.8%), Nolan Ryan (98.8%), and Cal Ripken Jr. (98.5%).

There are a number of reasons why no player has ever been elected unanimously. One reason is that there are always a few voters who hold grudges against certain players. Another reason is that some players have played during eras when there was a lot of competition for Hall of Fame spots.

Despite the fact that no player has ever been elected unanimously, the Baseball Hall of Fame is still considered the most prestigious honor in baseball. It is a testament to the greatness of the game's greatest players.

Who is the only player to be elected to the Hall of Fame on their first ballot with over 99% of the vote?

Ken Griffey Jr.
What is the lowest percentage of the vote that a player can receive and still be elected to the Hall of Fame?

75%
How many players have been elected to the Hall of Fame unanimously?

0
Who is the youngest player to be elected to the Hall of Fame?

Ty Cobb
Who is the oldest player to be elected to the Hall of Fame?

Satchel Paige

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