Watch each newly elected member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame react to the news
Now that we know who the four newest electees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame are, we get to relive the moment each one of them found out the big news.
Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman and Jim Thome were all surrounded by their loved ones, but each reacted to the announcements in a slightly different way.
Chipper Jones
Braves legend Chipper Jones spoke to MLB Network from his home in Milton, Ga., but here was his reaction when he received the call from the "212" area code. He also got a surprise FaceTime call from former teammate John Smoltz and Braves first baseman
He spoke about some "chill-bump moments" he received as he got the news and shared a special moment with his parents:
ˇ°Mom and Dad made it happen.ˇ± #ChipperHOF pic.twitter.com/4ecxATRNw0
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 24, 2018
Jones was just the second No. 1 overall pick to be voted into the Hall of Fame, behind Ken Griffey Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero was with his family before receiving the news he was a part of the 2018 elected class. He took to Twitter to not only thank the game of baseball, but to wish congratulations to the other electees:
He also spoke to MLB Network and gave his thanks, told a story (and cleared the air) about some shoes. Pedro Martinez then stopped by to wish him congratulations.
Vlad is the first Dominican-born position player to be elected into the Hall. It was the 2004 American League MVP's second time on the ballot.
Jim Thome
When Jim Thome got the call, he couldn't be more gracious. Harold Reynolds himself, in the interview with Thome, highlighted his kind personality joking "his niceness got him into the Hall of Fame". He was surrounded by his family and friends with an infectious smile:
The slugger smacked in 612 homers (eighth most all time) and it was his first time on the ballot.
Trevor Hoffman
Longtime Padres closer Trevor Hoffman owned a career 2.87 ERA and 601 saves over his 18-year career.
When he got the call he is making a trip to Cooperstown, his family surrounded him and were just as elated as he was:
"I think everybody is pretty excited," Hoffman said. Everyone around him clapped and cheered.
Congratulations to all the new electees!
