# Pujols, Molina, Encarnación and Ordóñez Inducted into Latin Baseball Hall of Fame

Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Edwin Encarnación, and Maglio Ordóñez inducted into the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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The Latin Baseball Hall of Fame announced on September 1, 2026, the induction of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Edwin Encarnación, and Maglio Ordóñez as the Class of 2026. [^1]

Albert Pujols is the all-time leader in home runs among Latin players with 703, accumulated a bWAR of 101.3, and won three MVP awards during his 22-season career. [^2]

Robinson Paredes, executive director of the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame, stated that the four new members are examples of overcoming adversity, leadership, and citizenship. [^3]

Yadier Molina played 19 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, accumulating 2,168 hits and 176 home runs, and holds the fourth-highest number of games caught in MLB history. [^4]

Edwin Encarnación played 16 MLB seasons, stringing together eight consecutive seasons of 30 or more home runs and finishing with 424 home runs, 1,261 RBIs, and 1,832 hits, as well as three All-Star selections and MVP votes in five different seasons. [^5]

Maglio Ordóñez, a Venezuelan outfielder, batted .309 over 15 MLB seasons with 2,156 hits, 294 home runs, and 1,236 RBIs, won the 2007 American League batting title and the 2006 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, and is the only Venezuelan among the four 2026 inductees. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. The Latin Baseball Hall of Fame announced on September 1, 2026, the induction of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Edwin Encarnación, and Maglio Ordóñez as the Class of 2026. (El Día, News)
2. Albert Pujols is the all-time leader in home runs among Latin players with 703, accumulated a bWAR of 101.3, and won three MVP awards during his 22-season career. (El Día, News)
3. Robinson Paredes, executive director of the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame, stated that the four new members are examples of overcoming adversity, leadership, and citizenship. (El Día, News)
4. Yadier Molina played 19 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, accumulating 2,168 hits and 176 home runs, and holds the fourth-highest number of games caught in MLB history. (El Día, News)
5. Edwin Encarnación played 16 MLB seasons, stringing together eight consecutive seasons of 30 or more home runs and finishing with 424 home runs, 1,261 RBIs, and 1,832 hits, as well as three All-Star selections and MVP votes in five different seasons. (Hoy Digital, News)
6. Maglio Ordóñez, a Venezuelan outfielder, batted .309 over 15 MLB seasons with 2,156 hits, 294 home runs, and 1,236 RBIs, won the 2007 American League batting title and the 2006 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, and is the only Venezuelan among the four 2026 inductees. (Hoy Digital, News)

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