Texas Rangers great Adrian Beltre will join an elite club on Sunday afternoon: the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Beltre was a great player, but the third baseman became a fan favorite for more than just his play on the field.That's not to understate his ability as a player.In his 21-year career, Beltre compiled 3,166 career hits, 477 homers, five Gold Gloves and four Silver Slugger Awards.Still, Beltre never thought he'd join the Hall of Fame."I want to be respected. I want to be the best I can be. I never thought about the Hall of Fame or getting 3,000 hits.
He stayed in a Texas uniform until he retired after the 2018 season.His ability at the plate and in the field make him one of the best third baseman in MLB history.Baseball writers agreed. Beltre was a near unanimous selection for the Hall, earning 95.1% of the vote, well above the 75 percent required to make the Hall of Fame.On Sunday, Beltre will be in the spotlight. Something he says that isn't comfortable for him."I don't like it.
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