On Tuesday, Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were voted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. It was Beltran’s 4th year on the ballot and Jones’s 9th year. Both players are deserving of induction into the Hall of Fame.

Headlining the 2027 MLB Hall of Fame Eligible class will be former San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey. Posey was the face of the Giants in the 2010s, when they won three World Series titles.

Posey’s big-league career with the Giants spanned from 2009 through 2021, and while it was shorter than many Hall of Famers’, it was still an outstanding career. Over 12 seasons, Posey produced at an elite level both offensively and defensively, earning recognition as one of the premier catchers of his era.

Posey retired with a career batting average of .302, an on-base percentage approaching .370, and a slugging mark around .460 — numbers that stand out for a catcher. Despite finishing with 1,500 hits, Posey’s peak performance, awards, championships, and impact on winning weigh heavily in his favor.

Achievements

Posey’s MVP Awards, championship pedigree, and being one of the best catchers of his generation could push him into Cooperstown on the first ballot.

While Posey will be the headliner, he won’t be alone on the 2027 ballot. Other notable first-time eligible players include.

Jon Lester – Left-handed ace with a lengthy career and multiple championships

Jake Arrieta – 2015 NL Cy Young winner

Jay Bruce – Powerful outfielder with over 300 home runs

Asdrúbal Cabrera – Versatile infielder with a long, productive career

Kyle Seager – Consistent third baseman

Ryan Zimmerman – Franchise cornerstone for the Nationals

Todd Frazier, J.A. Happ, and Andrew Miller – Veterans with notable service time.

Posey may not have the hits and number of years as other Hall of Fame players, but his impact with the Giants and his three World Series titles should get him into the Hall of Fame.