2003 Class — Share of Votes Needed

Votes received as a percentage of the threshold that electorate required. 100% is election.

2003 Hall of Fame Class
Player Name Category Voted By Votes Received Votes Needed
Eddie Murray Player BBWAA 423 372
Gary Carter Player BBWAA 387 372

The 2003 class, member by member

By category, the 2003 class breaks down as Eddie Murray and Gary Carter (players). The writers' vote elected Eddie Murray and Gary Carter; the highest tally in the table is Eddie Murray's 423 votes against 372 needed. By votes received: Eddie Murray 423 and Gary Carter 387; the line to clear was 372. Of the 2003 writers' selections, Gary Carter drew the fewest votes, 387. For Eddie Murray the record shows a first baseman with the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets. Gary Carter played mostly as a catcher, for the Montreal Expos, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. Follow any name to the player page, where the Hall of Fame line reads 2003. Neighboring classes: 2002 class, 2004 class.

2003 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions

Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003?
Eddie Murray and Gary Carter were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.
How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 2003?
The 2003 class had 2 members.