LIVING HALL OF FAMERS
See a list of the game's living legends.
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.
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.
Unmatched talent and love for the game. A storied and successful career. Earning your place here is more challenging than you might expect.
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.
From the game’s earliest days, Black ballplayers have excelled on the diamond while fighting for equality and justice.
As of 2023, these are the 149 members of the Hall of Fame who have captured a World Series championship.
Winning the World Series is the ultimate culmination of a long season filled with strategic and personnel decisions for team managers.
The following is a list of Hall of Fame pitchers, sorted by the types of pitches described on their plaques in Cooperstown.
The following members of the Hall of Fame played with at least seven teams during their major league careers.
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 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 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.
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.
Twenty-eight members of the Hall of Fame fraternity reached nonagenarian status.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.