California League Hall of Fame

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California League
Hall of Fame
Established2016
TypeProfessional sports hall of fame
WebsiteOfficial website

The California League Hall of Fame is an American baseball hall of fame which honors players, managers, and executives of the California League for their accomplishments and/or contributions to the league in playing, administrative, media, or related roles. The Hall of Fame inducted its first class in 2016.[1] As of 2019, 28 individuals have been inducted into the California League Hall of Fame.[2]

Table key[]

Year Indicates the year of induction
Position(s) Indicates the inductee's primary playing position(s) or association with the league
Team inducted as Indicates the team for which the inductee has been recognized
Hall of Fame Indicates a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Inductees[]

George Brett, third baseman for the San Jose Bees in 1972, was inaugurated in 2016.
Year Name Position(s) Team inducted as
2018 Roberto AlomarHall of Fame Second baseman Reno Padres
2019 Adrián Beltré Third baseman San Bernardino Stampede
2016 George BrettHall of Fame Third baseman San Jose Bees
2016 José Cruz Jr. Outfielder Lancaster JetHawks
2016 Don DrysdaleHall of Fame Pitcher Bakersfield Indians
2017 Dave Duncan Catcher Modesto Reds
2016 Darin Erstad Outfielder Lake Elsinore Storm
2019 Rollie FingersHall of Fame Pitcher Modesto Reds
2019 Joe Gagliardi League president
2016 Ken Griffey Jr.Hall of Fame Outfielder San Bernardino Spirit
2017 Doug HarveyHall of Fame Umpire California League
2016 Rickey HendersonHall of Fame Outfielder Modesto A's
2019 Harry Heslet Visalia Cubs
2018 Larry Jackson Catcher Fresno Cardinals
2016 Reggie JacksonHall of Fame Outfielder Modesto A's
2017 Tony La RussaHall of Fame Second baseman Modesto Reds
2016 Sam Lynn Youth baseball philanthropist Bakersfield
2016 Pedro MartínezHall of Fame Pitcher Bakersfield Dodgers
2018 Joe MorganHall of Fame Second baseman Modesto Colts
2016 Xavier Nady First baseman Lake Elsinore Storm
2017 Mike PiazzaHall of Fame Catcher Bakersfield Dodgers
2016 Vada Pinson Outfielder Visalia Redlegs
2017 Kirby PuckettHall of Fame Outfielder Visalia Oaks
2018 Lenn Sakata Manager Various
2016 Gary Sheffield Shortstop Stockton Ports
2016 Bob Talbot Catcher Visalia Cubs
2016 Fernando Valenzuela Pitcher Lodi Dodgers
2016 Omar Vizquel Shortstop Salinas Spurs

See also[]

  • Baseball awards § Single-A Advanced

References[]

  1. ^ "California League League Hall of Fame". California League. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  2. ^ "Cal League Hall of Fame". California League. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved November 15, 2020.

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