"Also on the ballot are former Blue Jays Jeff Kent, Roger Clemens, and current bench coach Don Mattingly. They were selected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America-appointed Historical Overview Committee, which finds players who have made a significant contribution to the game of baseball since 1980. Players must have also played in the league for a minimum of ten seasons and retired for at least 15 years."
"Delgado played for16 years in the league, with the majority of his time spent as a Blue Jay. He finished his career with 2,038 hits, 473 home runs, and 1,512 RBIs. The Puerto Rican native finished his career with two All-Star appearances, three Silver Slugger Awards, an American League Hank Award, and a Robert Clemente Award."
"In 2003, Delgado became the 15th player in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game, making the Tampa Bay Devil Rays a victim of a historic offensive performance. The first blast was his 300th career home run, and he would finish the game with eight RBIs and 18 total bases."
Carlos Delgado was named to the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for Hall of Fame consideration for the Class of 2026. The ballot includes eight candidates and features former Blue Jays Jeff Kent, Roger Clemens and Don Mattingly. The Historical Overview Committee selects players who made significant contributions since 1980; candidates must have played at least ten seasons and been retired 15 years. Delgado spent 16 seasons, primarily with Toronto, compiling 2,038 hits, 473 homers and 1,512 RBIs, plus two All-Star nods, three Silver Sluggers, an AL Hank Award and a Robert Clemente Award. He hit four homers in one 2003 game and was placed on the Blue Jays' Level of Excellence in 2013. Delgado previously appeared on the Hall ballot in 2015, receiving 3.8% of the vote and dropping off.
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