Ilychs Morales
@icho1977.bsky.social
HOF Ballot Tracker. Lawyer. Baseball Writer.
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My Hall of Fame ballot for this year. I try to write an explainer each year. This year I talked about how I learned to love a bigger Hall.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
My Hall of Fame ballot for this year. I try to write an explainer each year. This year I talked about how I learned to love a bigger Hall.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/j-j-...
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/j-j-...
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My first Hall of Fame ballot was a thrill and an honor. But it was harder than I thought.
Column: www.mlb.com/news/jason-f...
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Column: www.mlb.com/news/jason-f...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
My first Hall of Fame ballot was a thrill and an honor. But it was harder than I thought.
Column: www.mlb.com/news/jason-f...
(cc @notmrtibbs.com)
Column: www.mlb.com/news/jason-f...
(cc @notmrtibbs.com)
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Will post my first full set of 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame projections in the new year. But as a sneak peak, my model has Carlos Beltrán elected in 82% of simulations based on 100 ballots in @notmrtibbs.com’s Tracker. Andruw Jones elected 57% of the time.
December 31, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Will post my first full set of 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame projections in the new year. But as a sneak peak, my model has Carlos Beltrán elected in 82% of simulations based on 100 ballots in @notmrtibbs.com’s Tracker. Andruw Jones elected 57% of the time.
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There it is, another imperfect Hall of Fame ballot in the books and in the mail.
December 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
There it is, another imperfect Hall of Fame ballot in the books and in the mail.
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I MAILED MY BALLOT TODAY! TODAY!!! @baseballhall.org
I know this is meant to break democracy
but I think it's going to affect some Hall of Fame votes too
but I think it's going to affect some Hall of Fame votes too
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December 30, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I MAILED MY BALLOT TODAY! TODAY!!! @baseballhall.org
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Splashed a few drops of beer on my Hall of Fame ballot while finally filling it out. A little too on-brand, maybe.
December 30, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Splashed a few drops of beer on my Hall of Fame ballot while finally filling it out. A little too on-brand, maybe.
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Ballot #87. Congratulations, Steve!
First time getting to vote for the Hall of Fame. It’s an honor and I spent a lot of time with the ballot.
cc: @notmrtibbs.com
cc: @notmrtibbs.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Ballot #87. Congratulations, Steve!
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BBHOF 2026. Spent a lot of time this year on pitching. A lot of really interesting cases on the ballot at the moment. As always, it’s an honor, and shoutout to @notmrtibbs.com and his merry crew.
December 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
BBHOF 2026. Spent a lot of time this year on pitching. A lot of really interesting cases on the ballot at the moment. As always, it’s an honor, and shoutout to @notmrtibbs.com and his merry crew.
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Ballot #81. Thank you Don!
Here’s my 2026 Hall of Fame ballot. Always agonizing but truly an honor. Attention: @notmrtibbs.com @tonycal.bsky.social @shutthedore.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Ballot #81. Thank you Don!
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Ballot #79 from a first-time voter. Congratulations Ben and thanks for sharing it!
A privilege to vote for the Hall of Fame. Here’s my ballot.
(And btw! Not trying to persuade anyone they should agree with me. This is just where I landed after lots of thought & discussion)
@notmrtibbs.com
(And btw! Not trying to persuade anyone they should agree with me. This is just where I landed after lots of thought & discussion)
@notmrtibbs.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Ballot #79 from a first-time voter. Congratulations Ben and thanks for sharing it!
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Today was an exciting day. I mailed my Hall of Fame vote to Cooperstown. I'm a first time voter but a long time beat writer (24 years). This is an honor I'm not taking lightly.
CC: @notmrtibbs.com
CC: @notmrtibbs.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today was an exciting day. I mailed my Hall of Fame vote to Cooperstown. I'm a first time voter but a long time beat writer (24 years). This is an honor I'm not taking lightly.
CC: @notmrtibbs.com
CC: @notmrtibbs.com
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Filed my Hall of Fame ballot explainer @fangraphs.com, up — and into the @notmrtibbs.com Tracker — tomorrow.
December 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Filed my Hall of Fame ballot explainer @fangraphs.com, up — and into the @notmrtibbs.com Tracker — tomorrow.
Vote Tracker Update:
Positive changes in 76 Ballots.
Hernandez 28+
Utley 18+
Pettitte 18+
Beltran 16+
Jones 15+
Pedroia 11+
New Votes and First Time Rookies Voters.
Information courtesy of my friend's tracker @notmrtibbs.com
Positive changes in 76 Ballots.
Hernandez 28+
Utley 18+
Pettitte 18+
Beltran 16+
Jones 15+
Pedroia 11+
New Votes and First Time Rookies Voters.
Information courtesy of my friend's tracker @notmrtibbs.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Vote Tracker Update:
Positive changes in 76 Ballots.
Hernandez 28+
Utley 18+
Pettitte 18+
Beltran 16+
Jones 15+
Pedroia 11+
New Votes and First Time Rookies Voters.
Information courtesy of my friend's tracker @notmrtibbs.com
Positive changes in 76 Ballots.
Hernandez 28+
Utley 18+
Pettitte 18+
Beltran 16+
Jones 15+
Pedroia 11+
New Votes and First Time Rookies Voters.
Information courtesy of my friend's tracker @notmrtibbs.com
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Part of the Chronicle's group reveal:
December 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Part of the Chronicle's group reveal:
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For more on how Sporting Green staff voted on this year's Hall of Fame ballot: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...
Who the Chronicle voted for in the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
We asked current eligible voters on the Sporting Green’s staff who they voted for on the latest Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, as well as for their toughest decision.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
For more on how Sporting Green staff voted on this year's Hall of Fame ballot: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...
Dom Amore's Sunday Read: Hall ballot's 'very good' choices; will NCAA make a fight? And more www.courant.com/2025/12/28/d...
Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Hall ballot’s ‘very good’ choices; will NCAA make a fight? And more
On a ballot with many very good players, choosing Hall of Famers a challenge. When will the NCAA ever draw a line, defend it? Sunday Read.
www.courant.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Dom Amore's Sunday Read: Hall ballot's 'very good' choices; will NCAA make a fight? And more www.courant.com/2025/12/28/d...
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Good morning! We have several new ballots this morning, all of which will be added to the Tracker over the next few hours ☕️👀
December 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Good morning! We have several new ballots this morning, all of which will be added to the Tracker over the next few hours ☕️👀
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I sent in my HoF ballot. It has 10 names on it. Article goes up explaining it Dec. 30. Let's gooo.
December 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I sent in my HoF ballot. It has 10 names on it. Article goes up explaining it Dec. 30. Let's gooo.
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With 62 ballots revealed/~14.5% of the total vote known:
Beltrán 82.3%
Andruw 80.6%
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Utley 64.5%
Félix 61.3%
Pettitte 56.5%
A-Rod 53.2%
Manny 48.4%
Abreu 43.5%
Hamels 37.1%
Pedroia 27.4%
Buehrle 22.6%
Rollins 25.8%
Wright 21.0%
Vizquel 17.7%
K-Rod 12.9%
Braun 6.5%
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EE/Torii/Pence 1.6%
tracker.fyi
Beltrán 82.3%
Andruw 80.6%
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Utley 64.5%
Félix 61.3%
Pettitte 56.5%
A-Rod 53.2%
Manny 48.4%
Abreu 43.5%
Hamels 37.1%
Pedroia 27.4%
Buehrle 22.6%
Rollins 25.8%
Wright 21.0%
Vizquel 17.7%
K-Rod 12.9%
Braun 6.5%
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EE/Torii/Pence 1.6%
tracker.fyi
December 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
With 62 ballots revealed/~14.5% of the total vote known:
Beltrán 82.3%
Andruw 80.6%
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Utley 64.5%
Félix 61.3%
Pettitte 56.5%
A-Rod 53.2%
Manny 48.4%
Abreu 43.5%
Hamels 37.1%
Pedroia 27.4%
Buehrle 22.6%
Rollins 25.8%
Wright 21.0%
Vizquel 17.7%
K-Rod 12.9%
Braun 6.5%
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EE/Torii/Pence 1.6%
tracker.fyi
Beltrán 82.3%
Andruw 80.6%
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Utley 64.5%
Félix 61.3%
Pettitte 56.5%
A-Rod 53.2%
Manny 48.4%
Abreu 43.5%
Hamels 37.1%
Pedroia 27.4%
Buehrle 22.6%
Rollins 25.8%
Wright 21.0%
Vizquel 17.7%
K-Rod 12.9%
Braun 6.5%
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EE/Torii/Pence 1.6%
tracker.fyi
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Also with this ballot, based on our estimate of 428 total ballots cast this year, Cole Hamels has safely secured 5% and a spot on a second ballot next year.
December 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Also with this ballot, based on our estimate of 428 total ballots cast this year, Cole Hamels has safely secured 5% and a spot on a second ballot next year.
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Just sent in my Hall of Fame ballot yesterday. And wrote about the decision-making process today.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
December 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Just sent in my Hall of Fame ballot yesterday. And wrote about the decision-making process today.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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December 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Merry Christmas!
Ballot #51 is from Howie Kussoy. Six holdovers are joined by newcomer Hamels and three returnees. Christmas wishes come true for Pedroia (+5), Manny (+2), & A-Rod (+4)
Special thanks to @icho1977.bsky.social for the assist!
Column: nypost.com/2025/12/25/s...
Tracker: tracker.fyi
Ballot #51 is from Howie Kussoy. Six holdovers are joined by newcomer Hamels and three returnees. Christmas wishes come true for Pedroia (+5), Manny (+2), & A-Rod (+4)
Special thanks to @icho1977.bsky.social for the assist!
Column: nypost.com/2025/12/25/s...
Tracker: tracker.fyi
December 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Merry Christmas!
Ballot #51 is from Howie Kussoy. Six holdovers are joined by newcomer Hamels and three returnees. Christmas wishes come true for Pedroia (+5), Manny (+2), & A-Rod (+4)
Special thanks to @icho1977.bsky.social for the assist!
Column: nypost.com/2025/12/25/s...
Tracker: tracker.fyi
Ballot #51 is from Howie Kussoy. Six holdovers are joined by newcomer Hamels and three returnees. Christmas wishes come true for Pedroia (+5), Manny (+2), & A-Rod (+4)
Special thanks to @icho1977.bsky.social for the assist!
Column: nypost.com/2025/12/25/s...
Tracker: tracker.fyi
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Great question! In my case, I had six holdovers and seven others I seriously considered. Utley and Hernandez were a cut above the others. The rest were bunched too closely and too borderline. So I passed. Reconsidering candidates is part of voting, IMO. I added Abreu and Pettitte last year.
December 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Great question! In my case, I had six holdovers and seven others I seriously considered. Utley and Hernandez were a cut above the others. The rest were bunched too closely and too borderline. So I passed. Reconsidering candidates is part of voting, IMO. I added Abreu and Pettitte last year.