In 100 public ballots, a former Philadelphia Phillies star needs help if he is to get elected in his first year.
In order for former Philadelphia Phillies player Chase Utley to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024 during his first year of eligibility, he will require assistance.
On December 31, Baseball Writers Association members were required to submit their ballots. Even though every vote has been cast, 100 of them have opted to have their votes visible to the public and compiled by a team of independent writers.
Utley received 44% of the vote, appearing on 44 out of the 100 ballots. To enter the Hall of Fame, a player must receive 75% of the vote.
The ballots that have been made public have been cataloged by an independent group of writers. An estimated 288 votes would be required for any player to be inducted, as 384 votes are anticipated to be cast.
Utley played for the Phillies for 13 of his 16 years, including being a member of their 2008 World Series winning team.
In addition to being a six-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger, he placed three times in the Top 10 of the MVP voting.
He slashed at the plate.1,885 hits, 411 doubles, 259 home runs, 1,025 RBI, 1,103 runs, and 154 stolen bases with a slash line of 275/.358/.465.
There are two other former Phillies running for office, and one of them is faring far better in the polls.
After 100 votes, former closer Billy Wagner, who played part of his career in Philadelphia, got 79% of the vote, above the requisite percentage to be inducted.