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Fred McGriff elected to Hall of Fame

The Winter Meetings kicked off Sunday with the announcement of the voting results from the Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot committee. The votes are in and former Braves first baseman Fred McGriff has been elected to the Hall of Fame. McGriff received all 16 votes and was elected unanimously.

Fred McGriff (16 votes, 100.0%); Don Mattingly (8 votes, 50%); Curt Schilling (7 votes, 43.8%); Dale Murphy (6 votes, 37.5%); Albert Belle, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro each received less than four votes.

— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) December 5, 2022

Players needed 12 votes to gain induction.