St. Louis Cardinals Announce Hall of Fame Nominees

Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols among players up for induction

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The St. Louis Cardinals have revealed their nominees for the next Hall of Fame class, including longtime stars Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols. The list also features George Hendrick and Brian Jordan, both of whom played for the Cardinals in the 1970s and 1990s respectively.

Why it matters

The Cardinals have a storied history and their Hall of Fame is highly prestigious, so the announcement of new nominees is a major event for the team and its fanbase. Molina and Pujols in particular are two of the most iconic players in franchise history, having led the team to multiple World Series championships.

The details

The nominees are: Yadier Molina, a 10-time All-Star catcher who played his entire 19-year career with the Cardinals; Albert Pujols, a 10-time All-Star first baseman who had two stints with the team and is one of the greatest hitters of his generation; George Hendrick, an outfielder who played for the Cardinals from 1978 to 1984 and hit .294 with 122 home runs and 582 RBIs; and Brian Jordan, an outfielder who played for the Cardinals from 1992 to 1998 and hit .291 with 84 home runs and 367 RBIs.

  • Voting is now underway until April 17th, 2026.
  • The new Hall of Fame members will be announced in May 2026.

The players

Yadier Molina

A 10-time All-Star catcher who played his entire 19-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning two World Series championships.

Albert Pujols

A 10-time All-Star first baseman who had two stints with the Cardinals, including from 2001 to 2011 when he was one of the greatest hitters in baseball, winning three National League MVP awards and two World Series titles.

George Hendrick

An outfielder who played for the Cardinals from 1978 to 1984, hitting .294 with 122 home runs and 582 RBIs during his time with the team.

Brian Jordan

An outfielder who played for the Cardinals from 1992 to 1998, hitting .291 with 84 home runs and 367 RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“Yadier and Albert are two of the greatest players to ever wear the Cardinals uniform. They've left an indelible mark on this franchise and the city of St. Louis.”

— Bill DeWitt Jr., Cardinals Chairman (thunderboltradio.com)

What’s next

Voting is now underway until April 17th, 2026, with the new Hall of Fame members to be announced in May 2026.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' Hall of Fame nominees showcase the team's rich history and the enduring legacies of some of its most iconic players. The induction of Molina and Pujols in particular would cement their status as all-time Cardinals greats.