Overview
- The BBWAA announced the honor at the winter meetings, with Hoynes receiving 177 of 407 votes.
- Scott Miller received 128 votes and Tom Verducci 100 in the final tally.
- Hoynes will be honored during the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown in July 2026.
- A Cleveland baseball writer since 1983, he has covered more than 6,000 games and holds The Plain Dealer’s byline record.
- He is the 77th recipient of the award and the fourth honoree from the Cleveland market.