The National Baseball Hall of Fame added four new members on Tuesday. Current and former players chimed in on the news via social media.
San Francisco Giants:
Congrats Randy Johnson (@RJ51Photos ), elected into the @BaseballHall Class of 2015 #SFGiants (2009) pic.twitter.com/aJQfoaZSMH
— World Champs (@SFGiants) January 6, 2015
Former Giants shortstop Rich Aurilia:
Johnson, Martinez, Smoltz and Biggio. What an honor to play against them all and appear on the same ballot as them. Well deserved for them.
— RichAurilia35 (@RichAurilia35) January 6, 2015
Former MLB catcher Mike Piazza:
Sincere Congrats to #HOF2015 class! An Amazing Class! Special Thanks To the Voters!! Very Emotional Thank You to All Fans for the Support.
— Mike Piazza (@mikepiazza31) January 6, 2015
Former MLB star Tim Raines:
To all of the fans and media who continue to support my @BaseballHall candidacy, it's immensely appreciated. Thanks for all the kind words.
— Tim Raines (@TimRaines30) January 6, 2015
2014 Hall of Fame inductee Frank Thomas:
Congrats To The New Hall Of Fame Class Of 2015!!!!
— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 6, 2015
2014 Hall of Fame inductee Greg Maddux:
Congratulations Smoltzy on the HOF!! My favorite bald headed team mate. Enjoy Cooperstown.
— greg maddux (@gregmaddux) January 6, 2015
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jimmy Rollins:
Congratulations to the 2015 HOF class! I enjoyed competing against you all. Once again congrats on your well deserved honor!
— Jimmy Rollins (@JimmyRollins11) January 6, 2015
Former MLB outfielder Cliff Floyd:
Congrats to my boy @45PedroMartinez...well deserved saw you grow to HOF status from our Montreal Expos days..love ya man!
— cliff floyd (@CliffFloyd30) January 6, 2015
Former MLB star Chipper Jones:
Another great day for the Braves as John Smoltz gets into the HOF! Cherished every chance I got to play behind him. Congrats Chico!
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) January 6, 2015
Hall of Famer Wade Boggs:
Congratulations to Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio welcome to our HOF family.
— Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) January 6, 2015
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz:
Congrats @45PedroMartinez on being inducted in the baseball hall of fame!!! No body deserves it more bro!!! pic.twitter.com/wLEnWD73tt
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) January 6, 2015
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy:
If you didn't vote for Pedro- get out. Get out right now.
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) January 6, 2015
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez:
CONGRATS @45PedroMartinez ! Dominican Pride!! #HOF pic.twitter.com/GST4EC6EXJ omg felicitaciones
— Carlos Martinez (@Tsunamy27) January 6, 2015
Current Astros catcher and former Stanford catcher Jason Castro:
A huge and well deserved congratulations to Craig Biggio on his selection to the HOF and the rest of the 2015 class
— Jason Castro (@J_Castro15) January 6, 2015
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt:
Biggio!!!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 6, 2015