The pitcher who threw out the first pitch in Nationals history is making his debut on the Hall of Fame ballot this year.
The 2018 ballot was released on Monday afternoon by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and it featured Livan Hernandez, who spent seven years of his 17-year Major League career in the Nationals' organization.
Hernandez pitched for Washington over two separate stints (2005-06 and 2009-11) and also played for the Montreal Expos (2003-04). The results of the election will be announced on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. ET on MLB Network. Candidates must appear on at least 75 percent of ballots cast to be inducted.