2005 Hall of Fame Class
2 inductees honored
The 2005 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 2 members. Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Sandberg | Player | BBWAA | 393 | 387 |
| Wade Boggs | Player | BBWAA | 474 | 387 |
The 2005 class, member by member
By category, the 2005 class breaks down as Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs (players). The writers' vote elected Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs; the highest tally in the table is Wade Boggs's 474 votes against 387 needed. By votes received: Wade Boggs 474 and Ryne Sandberg 393; the line to clear was 387. Of the 2005 writers' selections, Ryne Sandberg drew the fewest votes, 393. Ryne Sandberg cleared the required total by only a few votes. For Ryne Sandberg the record shows a second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs. The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays are where Wade Boggs, a third baseman, played. The profiles linked above carry the 2005 induction and the statistics behind it. Before 2005 came the 2004 class; after it, the 2006 class.
2005 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005?
- Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 2005?
- The 2005 class had 2 members.