2004 Hall of Fame Class
2 inductees honored
The 2004 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 2 members. Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Eckersley | Player | BBWAA | 421 | 380 |
| Paul Molitor | Player | BBWAA | 431 | 380 |
The 2004 class, member by member
By category, the 2004 class breaks down as Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor (players). The writers' vote elected Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor; the highest tally in the table is Paul Molitor's 431 votes against 380 needed. The vote column reads Paul Molitor 431 and Dennis Eckersley 421, against 380 needed. Dennis Eckersley's 421 was the smallest winning total in the 2004 vote. Dennis Eckersley is listed as a pitcher whose clubs included the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. The season rows put Paul Molitor, a designated hitter, with the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Minnesota Twins. The profiles linked above carry the 2004 induction and the statistics behind it. Before 2004 came the 2003 class; after it, the 2005 class.
2004 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004?
- Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 2004?
- The 2004 class had 2 members.