In January 2023, Carlos Beltrán was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Andruw Jones in the United States. Beltrán, a prominent figure in Major League Baseball (MLB), had a distinguished career as a player, boasting a batting average of .279 with 435 home runs over two decades. However, his election has sparked controversy due to his involvement in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal during the 2017 World Series, where the team was found guilty of illicitly using electronics to steal signs. This scandal placed him in the midst of heated debates within the baseball community about the integrity of the game. Despite this, Beltrán's statistical achievements earned him sufficient votes, improving by nearly 14% from the previous year, reflecting a changing perspective among voters. He received 358 out of 425 votes, surpassing the required 75% threshold for induction. Following his tenure as a player, Beltrán briefly held the position of manager for the New York Mets but was dismissed shortly after the sign-stealing report emerged. While some fans express admiration for his accomplishments, many are vocal about their disapproval of his selection, focusing on the implications of his actions related to the scandal, as well as the absence of formal punishment for players involved. The induction ceremony is scheduled for July 26, 2023, alongside other inductees, raising further discussions about the legacy of players implicated in controversies.