Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesThis year’s class may not have that one, era-defining star but it features three players who had long careers of sustained excellence, two of whom played for one team their entire careers.
Helton joined the Rockies as part of the 1995 MLB Draft and spent his entire career in Colorado, where he was a five-time All-Star, a four-time Silver Slugger, and three-time Gold Glove winner. He also received MVP consideration six times.
With a career slash line of .316/.414/.539 to go with 2519 hits and 369 home runs, Helton belongs in the Hall and is, arguably, the best player in Rockies history. He joins Larry Walker as the only other inductee in the organization’s history.
Minnesota catcher Mauer is a six-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger, and three-time Gold Glove recipient, received MVP consideration five times and won the award in a career-best 2008 season.
Mauer tallied 2123 hits, 143 home runs, and a slash line of .306/.388/.439 en route to his induction on Sunday.
Beltré played 21 Major League seasons and according to Baseball Reference averaged 175 hits, 26 home runs, 94 RBI, and seven stolen bases. His slash line was .286/.339/.480.
During his career with the Dodgers, Mariners, Red Sox, and Rangers, the 2024 inductee was a four-time All-Star, a four-time Silver Slugger, a five-time Gold Glove winner, and a seven-time MVP candidate.
Source : Bleacher Report