Hall of Fame Named 2027 Frick Award Finalists
The National Baseball Hall of Fame selected 10 candidates for the prestigious award honoring baseball broadcasting excellence.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Baseball
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced its 10-candidate ballot for the 2027 Ford C. Frick Award, recognizing excellence in baseball broadcasting. All selected finalists concluded their major league careers prior to 1994.
Why it matters
This award preserves the legacy of baseball's historic voices by highlighting broadcasters who provided essential commentary before the modern era of television-heavy coverage. The selection process ensures that influential figures from the game's past are formally honored.
The ballot includes 10 finalists who each completed a minimum of 10 years of continuous major league broadcast service. The voting electorate consists of 16 individuals, including 14 living past recipients and two broadcast historians.
The players
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
This institution serves as the official steward of baseball history and manages the selection process for the Ford C. Frick Award.
Monte Moore
He is a veteran broadcaster and one of the two living finalists currently appearing on the 2027 Frick Award ballot.
Gustavo Lopez Moreno
He is a distinguished broadcaster and one of the two living finalists included on the 2027 Frick Award ballot.
The details
The list of finalists includes Buddy Blattner, Ken Coleman, Dizzy Dean, Earl Gillespie, Merle Harmon, Ned Martin, Monte Moore, Gustavo Lopez Moreno, Bill O'Donnell, and Jack Quinlan. Monte Moore and Gustavo Lopez Moreno are currently the only living candidates on the 2027 ballot.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The ballot of 10 candidates was officially announced.
December 9, 2026: The award winner will be announced at the Winter Meetings in San Diego.
July 24, 2027: The winner will be honored during the Hall of Fame Awards Presentation.
Season Trajectory
The selection cycle for the Frick Award reinforces a structured timeline that prioritizes the recognition of historic broadcast careers. Future cycles, beginning in 2028, will transition into a four-year rotation for candidates who began their careers after the 1994 threshold.
The announcement confirms the 10-person pool from which the next Hall of Fame broadcast honoree will be chosen this winter. The inclusion of two living candidates sets up a specific focal point for voters regarding the final selection before the July 2027 ceremony in Cooperstown.
The takeaway
The ballot highlights the enduring impact of broadcasters who defined the sport's audio and television experience before the modern era. Readers can explore the archives of these legendary voices to better understand how commentary shaped the development of baseball fandom.
What happens next
The winner of the 2027 Ford C. Frick Award will be announced on December 9, 2026, at the Winter Meetings in San Diego.
Further reading
Find more details on award history and past winners by visiting the Baseball section.
More information
View the complete list of nominees and criteria at the 2027 Frick Award finalist information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by All Otsego.
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