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The Altoona Curve on Friday announced the creation of the 2027 Altoona Curve Baseball Hall of Fame Player Election Ballot, recognizing a distinguished group of 10 former Curve stars whose performances and contributions helped to shape the franchise's history.
These 10 nominees represent some of the most memorable players to wear an Altoona Curve uniform, leaving their mark on the field and creating lasting memories for generations of fans. From standout individual accolades in Altoona to career excellence in the Major Leagues, each nominee has earned consideration for the Curve's highest honor.
Fans are encouraged to go to the team's website to vote.
The Altoona Curve Baseball Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding careers and contributions of former players, coaches, executives, and other individuals who have been instrumental in the history of Altoona Curve Baseball. Its goal is to celebrate its members' achievements and careers both on and off the field. Criteria for selection focuses primarily on accolades earned while in Altoona, but career excellence will also be taken into consideration.
Original franchise founders Bob and Joan Lozinak and their family were inducted as the Hall of Fame's Inaugural Class this past season. The 2027 player ballot was curated by the Altoona Curve Baseball Hall of Fame Committee, whose own individual ballots will combine with the fan vote to help determine the inaugural player class.
Fans are encouraged to vote for up to three players for Hall of Fame induction. Voting will close on Monday, Nov. 30, with the Hall of Fame class to be announced in early 2027 along with the recipient of the Lozinak Lifetime Achievement Award.
The ballot was built by the committee with three rules in mind:
– Players must have made their Altoona Curve debut at least 10 years prior to Opening Day of 2027.
– Players must be at least one year removed from their last professional baseball appearance prior to Opening Day 2027.
– Players must have played for the Curve on the official roster and not solely on a Major League rehab assignment.
The list of 10 former players whose names are on the ballot include:
– Bronson Arroyo, pitcher, 16 years in the majors and with the Curve in 1999
– Jose Bautista, third baseman, 15 years in the majors and with the Curve in 2005
– Josh Bonifay, first baseman-outfield, with the Curve from 2003-2005
– Sean Burnett, pitcher, nine years in the majors and with the curve in 2003
– Brad Eldred, first baseman, four years in the majors and with the Curve in 2004-2005
– Josh Harrison, infielder, 13 years in the majors and with the Curve in 2010
– Adam Hyzdu, outfield, seven years in the majors and with the Curve in 1999-2000
– Steve Pearce, first baseman-outfield and with the Curve in 2007.
– Neil Walker, catcher-third baseman, 12 years in the majors and with the Curve in 2006-2007.
– Jack Wilson, shortstop, 12 years in the majors and with the Curve in 2000.