Press Release: Carlos Beltran's New Inductee Exhibit Opens

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2026

-- Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent to be Inducted July 26 -- (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – As the baseball world prepares to celebrate the historic Class of 2026, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled an exhibit dedicated to the three newest Hall of Famers.   The Museum’s 2026 New Inductees Exhibit celebrates the careers of Class of 2026 members Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent with many artifacts that have never before been on display in Cooperstown. The exhibit is now open on the Museum’s second floor adjacent to the Grandstand Theater and features oversized baseball card graphics and videos.   Artifacts highlighting the Class of 2026 on display at the Museum include:  The 1999 American League Rookie of the Year Award won by Beltrán Glove used by Beltrán in 2008 when he won his third straight Gold Glove Award Astros home jersey worn by Beltrán in 2004 NLDS and NLCS when he totaled eight home runs Ball hit by Jones in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series for his second home run in as many plate appearances Helmet worn by Jones when he homered at the 2005 All-Star Game Bat used by Jones on Sept. 14, 2005, when he hit his 50th home run of the season which was also his 300th career home run, making him the youngest player in National League history to reach that milestone Giants road jersey worn by Kent during 2002 World Series The 2000 National League Most Valuable Player Award won by Kent Glove used by Kent during his final big league season in 2008 Admission to the Museum’s New Inductees Exhibit is included with regular Museum admission.   For images of the 2026 New Inductees Exhibit, click here.   The 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. ET on July 26 on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown and will be shown live exclusively on MLB Network. More than four dozen Hall of Famers are expected to attend to honor the Class of 2026. Admission to the Induction Ceremony is free.   Join Ozzie Smith for the Turn Two event on Friday, July 24 and register for a live taping of The Road to Cooperstown podcast with the Class of 2026 at Doubleday Field on Monday, July 27. Advance registration required. For more information, visit baseballhall.org/hofw.   The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is open seven days a week year round, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. From Labor Day until Memorial Day Weekend, the Museum observes daily regular hours of 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $35 for adults (13 and over), $29 for seniors (65 and over) and $26 for juniors (ages 7-12) and $25 for those holding current memberships in the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and AMVets organizations. Members are always admitted free of charge and there is no charge for children 6 years of age or younger. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For more information, visit our website at baseballhall.org or call 888-HALL-OF-FAME (888-425-5633) or 607-547-7200.