It’s official: Manny Ramírez, one of the most electrifying hitters in Major League Baseball history, has finally punched his ticket to Cooperstown.

After years of waiting and controversy, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America has voted to induct the legendary Boston Red Sox outfielder into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, solidifying his place among the all-time greats. Ramírez’s induction comes after his final year of eligibility on the BBWAA ballot — a moment fans have anticipated and debated for over a decade.

Manny’s career numbers are nothing short of astonishing:

• 555 home runs

• 1,831 RBIs

• .312 career batting average

• 12-time All-Star

• 2-time American League MVP

• 9 Silver Sluggers

But Manny was more than just numbers. He was electric. Whether it was his signature dreadlocks bouncing as he trotted around the bases, or the way Fenway Park lit up every time he stepped into the batter’s box, “Manny Being Manny” became a phenomenon of its own.

A cornerstone of the Red Sox’s curse-breaking 2004 World Series championship, Ramírez was named World Series MVP, anchoring a historic playoff run that redefined Boston baseball. He followed that with another title in 2007, solidifying his legacy as one of the most clutch postseason performers in MLB history.

Despite being one of the most feared sluggers of his generation, Ramírez’s path to the Hall of Fame was delayed due to suspensions related to performance-enhancing drugs. But in the end, voters could no longer deny the pure, generational talent he brought to the game — and the joy he sparked in millions of fans.

Reacting to the news from his home in the Dominican Republic, Manny said:

“This means everything. I made mistakes, but I never stopped loving this game or the fans who stood by me. Boston — this is for you.”

Fenway Park is expected to host a massive fan celebration in the days leading up to the official induction ceremony in Cooperstown later this summer. Red Sox legends, former teammates, and fans worldwide are already flooding social media with emotional tributes to the man who helped rewrite the franchise’s history.

After years of waiting, debating, and hoping — the Hall of Fame doors are finally open for Manny Ramírez. And in the heart of Red Sox Nation, it feels like justice has finally been served.