1948 Hall of Fame Class
2 inductees honored
The 1948 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 2 members. Herb Pennock and Pie Traynor were inducted.
Data updated
Votes received as a percentage of the threshold that electorate required. 100% is election.
| Player Name | Category | Voted By | Votes Received | Votes Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Pennock | Player | BBWAA | 94 | 91 |
| Pie Traynor | Player | BBWAA | 93 | 91 |
The 1948 class, member by member
By category, the 1948 class breaks down as Herb Pennock and Pie Traynor (players). The writers' vote elected Herb Pennock and Pie Traynor; the highest tally in the table is Herb Pennock's 94 votes against 91 needed. By votes received: Herb Pennock 94 and Pie Traynor 93; the line to clear was 91. Of the 1948 writers' selections, Pie Traynor drew the fewest votes, 93. Herb Pennock and Pie Traynor cleared the required total by only a few votes. Herb Pennock is listed as a pitcher whose clubs included the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees. Pie Traynor played mostly as a third baseman, for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pie Traynor's page and the others list 1948 as the induction year. Before 1948 came the 1947 class; after it, the 1949 class.
1948 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1948?
- Herb Pennock and Pie Traynor were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1948.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1948?
- The 1948 class had 2 members.