LIVING HALL OF FAMERS
See a list of the game's living legends.
Welcome to the Hall of Fame
The figures immortalized here inspired generations. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. They made it to Cooperstown.
CLUB 346
The Hall of Fame is comprised of 346 elected members. Included are 273 former major league players, as well as 40 executives/pioneers, 23 managers and 10 umpires. By position, there are: 84 pitchers, 20 catchers, 27 first basemen, 20 second basemen, 19 third basemen, 26 shortstops, 23 left fielders, 24 center fielders, 27 right fielders, 3 designated hitters, 23 managers, 10 umpires and 40 executives/pioneers.
Featured hall of famers
Joe Mauer
Catcher
Class of
2024
Todd Helton
1st Baseman
Class of
2024
Adrian Beltré
3rd Baseman
Class of
2024
Jim Leyland
Manager
Class of
2024
Josh Gibson
Catcher
Class of
1972
Willie Mays
Center Fielder
Class of
1979
SiriusXM and the Hall of Fame are collaborating to produce The Road to Cooperstown, a new podcast dedicated to telling the stories of the legends who are enshrined in the Hall of Fame. In each episode you will hear directly from a Hall of Famer as they reflect on their life in the game, remembering the highlights as well as the challenges they faced on their way to earning a place in Cooperstown.
HALL OF FAMER FACTS
HALL OF FAMERS BY ELECTION METHOD
Unmatched talent and love for the game. A storied and successful career. Earning your place here is more challenging than you might expect.
HALL OF FAME VETERANS
In times of national crisis, brave men and women across America nobly sacrifice their occupations and home life to defend their country in the U.S. military. Historically, baseball players have been no different.
NEGRO LEAGUE ELECTEES
From the game’s earliest days, Black ballplayers have excelled on the diamond while fighting for equality and justice.
Hall of Fame Players Who Have Won The World Series
As of 2023, these are the 149 members of the Hall of Fame who have captured a World Series championship.
Hall of Fame Managers Who Have Won The World Series
Winning the World Series is the ultimate culmination of a long season filled with strategic and personnel decisions for team managers.
HALL OF FAMERS AND THEIR SIGNATURE PITCHES
The following is a list of Hall of Fame pitchers, sorted by the types of pitches described on their plaques in Cooperstown.
HALL OF FAMERS WHO PLAYED WITH SEVEN OR MORE TEAMS
The following members of the Hall of Fame played with at least seven teams during their major league careers.
MORE HALL OF FAMER FACTS
ROLL CALL OF PAST INDUCTIONS
Hall of Fame Weekend, held in the summer months in Cooperstown, boasts the largest collection of Hall of Famers anywhere in the world.
HALL OF FAMERS WHO PLAYED LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Hall of Fame players are not made overnight. The following is a list of Hall of Fame members who began their diamond days by playing in organized Little League Baseball.
HALL OF FAMERS WHO PLAYED AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
Hall of Fame players are not made overnight. See a list of Hall of Fame members who began their diamond days by playing in American Legion baseball.
HALL OF FAMERS WHO ALSO MANAGED
Major league teams have often looked toward current or former players to take the helm, due in large part to their experience in all types of on and off-field situations.
OLDEST HALL OF FAMERS
Twenty-eight members of the Hall of Fame fraternity reached nonagenarian status.
HALL OF FAMERS INDUCTED POSTHUMOUSLY
Major league players, managers, umpires and executives remain eligible for Hall of Fame consideration so long as they are not on Major League Baseball's ineligibility list.
SEEK OUT LEGENDS
Here you’ll find household names and overlooked heroes. People of all backgrounds and experiences. All champions of baseball. Each an inspiration. Every one a Hall of Famer.
Hear their stories
Baseball is defined by stories of perseverance and triumph. Of bravery, tragedy and redemption. Social change and personal victories. In short, stories that connect us all.
Witness history
Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current year’s class of members. There’s no substitute for experiencing it first hand.
SEEK OUT LEGENDS
Here you’ll find household names and overlooked heroes. People of all backgrounds and experiences. All champions of baseball. Each an inspiration. Every one a Hall of Famer.
Hear their stories
Baseball is defined by stories of perseverance and triumph. Of bravery, tragedy and redemption. Social change and personal victories. In short, stories that connect us all.
Witness history
Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current year’s class of members. There’s no substitute for experiencing it first hand.