Adrian Beltré in Hall of Fame

Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Jim Leyland were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, with Beltré receiving 95.1% of the votes, the highest among the inductees. Beltré, a Dominican Republic native, is renowned for his 21-year career, primarily as a third baseman with notable stints at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers, where he finished with 3,166 hits and over 450 home runs. His heartfelt acceptance speech emphasized gratitude towards teammates and coaches who supported him throughout his journey. Beltré's legacy includes being a five-time Gold Glove winner and a key player in leading the Rangers to four playoffs and one World Series appearance. Mauer and Helton, both significant figures in baseball, also reflected on their careers during the ceremony. The event drew many fans, including former teammates, celebrating Beltré's distinguished contributions to the sport.