Adrian Beltre, the newly inducted MLB Hall of Famer, had a cheeky take on his Hall plaque’s resemblance to him. During a chat with Texas Rangers broadcaster Dave Raymond, Beltre simply stated, “No,” when asked if it looked like him.
The Rangers recently announced that a statue honoring Beltre will be unveiled outside Globe Life Field in 2025. The former all-star third baseman played eight memorable seasons with the Rangers from 2011 to 2018.
Reflecting on the plaque, Beltre shared a moment of realization: “It was so crazy the whole week, I didn’t notice how I looked until my wife pointed it out. I looked and said, ‘oh wow, that’s not me.’ But honestly, who cares? It’s my name on it, and I’m sure it will look better than my Hall of Fame plaque.”
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Beltre’s Hall of Fame induction on July 21 celebrated a career that boasts a .286 batting average, 477 home runs, 1,707 RBIs, and a total of 3,166 hits over 21 seasons with four teams.
In his induction statement, Beltre expressed gratitude for his time with all his teams, especially the Rangers, where he felt he reached his career peak. “I couldn’t have made this journey to Cooperstown without the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox fans. Each of these teams will be represented on my plaque.”
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On August 16, the Rangers honored Beltre with an exhibit showcasing his illustrious career alongside his Hall of Fame plaque.
Before joining the Rangers, Beltre already garnered recognition with two Gold Glove awards and a Silver Slugger, coming off a standout year with the Red Sox, where he posted a .321 average. With the Rangers, he not only solidified his Hall of Fame legacy but became a franchise icon, leading the clubhouse and finishing with an impressive 93.5 bWAR, ranking third among all-time third basemen in MLB history.
Though the plaque’s likeness may not be spot on, it hardly overshadows the incredible legacy Adrian Beltre has built as a beloved figure in Texas and throughout baseball.