BARRY BONDS
Fourth Year on Ballot (36.8% last year)
PLAYING CAREER: Pittsburgh Pirates (1986–1992) and San Francisco Giants (1993–2007)
ACHIEVEMENTS: Career batting average of .298 with 2935 hits, 762 home runs, 2227 runs, 1996 RBI and 514 stolen bases. Ranks within the top ten all-time in home runs, runs created, walks, runs, RBI, total bases, on base percentage, slugging percentage and games played. Lone member of the 500 home run-500 stolen base club. One of only four players to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season. Tied with his father, Bobby, for most seasons with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases (five) and are the only father-son members of the 30–30 club. In 2001, set Major League record by hitting 73 home runs in one season. Seven-time National League MVP (1990, 1992–1993 and 2001–2004). Eight-time Gold Glove winner (1990–1994 and 1996–1998). 12-Time Silver Slugger winner (1990–1994, 1996–1997 and 2000–2004). 14-time All-Star (1990, 1992–1998, 2000–2004 and 2007).
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/CVowell3/status/672957225799778304
I take great satisfaction in knowing that Barry Bonds isn't in the hall of fame. And prob never will be. The reason I sleep well at night
— Miguel Hern (@handbanana84) December 5, 2015
If Barry Bonds makes the baseball Hall of fame, I will lose all interest in baseball. #mlb #barrybonds #cheater
— Chris Taylor (@christhefan3) December 6, 2015
HOVG THOUGHTS: Yes. And I have at least 762 reasons why.
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