David Freese, Max Lanier, and José Oquendo to join St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame.
Ninth class of inductees since the inaugural class in 2014.
Freese tops the online ballot with nearly 40,000 votes, honored for 2011 postseason heroics.
Lanier, a six-time 10-game winner, elected by St. Louis baseball experts.
José Oquendo, former player, coach, and 40-year organization figure, also elected.
Induction ceremony set for August 20 at Ballpark Village during Hall of Fame Weekend.
Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. commends selection process and congratulates inductees.