1. Barry Bonds

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1. Barry Bonds
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: July 24, 1964 in Riverside, CA USA
  • Weight: 185 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: May 30, 1986
  • Final Game: September 26, 2007
  • Gold Glove - 1990
  • Most Valuable Player - 1990
  • Silver Slugger - 1990
  • TSN All-Star - 1990
  • TSN Major League Player of the Year - 1990
  • TSN Player of the Year - 1990
  • Gold Glove - 1991
  • Silver Slugger - 1991
  • TSN All-Star - 1991
  • TSN Player of the Year - 1991
  • Gold Glove - 1992
  • Most Valuable Player - 1992
  • Silver Slugger - 1992
  • TSN All-Star - 1992
  • Gold Glove - 1993
  • Most Valuable Player - 1993
  • Silver Slugger - 1993
  • TSN All-Star - 1993
  • Gold Glove - 1994
  • Silver Slugger - 1994
  • TSN All-Star - 1994
  • Gold Glove - 1996
  • Silver Slugger - 1996
  • TSN All-Star - 1996
  • Gold Glove - 1997
  • Silver Slugger - 1997
  • TSN All-Star - 1997
  • Gold Glove - 1998
  • Silver Slugger - 2000
  • TSN All-Star - 2000
  • Hank Aaron Award - 2001
  • Most Valuable Player - 2001
  • Silver Slugger - 2001
  • TSN All-Star - 2001
  • TSN Major League Player of the Year - 2001
  • Hank Aaron Award - 2002
  • Most Valuable Player - 2002
  • Silver Slugger - 2002
  • TSN All-Star - 2002
  • Most Valuable Player - 2003
  • Silver Slugger - 2003
  • TSN All-Star - 2003
  • Hank Aaron Award - 2004
  • Most Valuable Player - 2004
  • Silver Slugger - 2004
  • TSN All-Star - 2004
  • TSN Major League Player of the Year - 2004
  • MVP - 1990
  • MVP - 1991
  • MVP - 1992
  • MVP - 1993
  • MVP - 1994
  • MVP - 1995
  • MVP - 1996
  • MVP - 1997
  • MVP - 1998
  • MVP - 1999
  • MVP - 2000
  • MVP - 2001
  • MVP - 2002
  • MVP - 2003
  • MVP - 2004
  • Rookie of the Year - 1986
 
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You may have noticed many sportswriters who have a Hall of Fame ballot for the Baseball drink a little more these days. The PED question is now completely unavoidable with the new wave of eligible candidates as the sport’s biggest stars of the last two decades are now eligible for Hall of Fame enshrinement.

It is not that our baseball list has not been controversial in the past. We have already put it through serious revisions when we initially created a “1a” and a “1b” to accommodate the fact that both Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson are both ineligible for the Hall due to gambling. A thought crossed our mind to create a list if eligible players who were caught (or suspected) of using PEDs, but there is one fact that cannot be ignored: these players ARE eligible for the Hall of Fame, and as such we have elected to treat as an “era” of the sport.

It has been often said that Barry Bonds would have been a Hall of Famer prior to the period it is believed that he started taking Performance Enhancing Drugs. With excellent career numbers (both traditional and sabremetric) and three National League MVP Awards under his belt, the Cooperstown resume was already there. What has been speculated is that Bonds grew frustrated at the attention that Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire received during their famous chase of Roger Maris’ single-season Home Run record, and that had he done the same things (PED) that they did, he could surpass their levels. Whether or not that history is correct, Bonds’ already impressive numbers reached stratospheric levels and he completely dominated the Steroid Era.

We don’t have to tell you all the statistics. A first look shows seven MVPs, the career Homer Run and Walks mark, and the top five career tallies in Runs, RBIs, WAR, and OPS, and that is without going into great depth. We also don’t have to tell you that Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro (others tainted with PEDs) have colossally failed to get the writer’s support for the Hall, and there is no evidence to show they will change their minds. However, the fact is that Barry Bonds was a better player than those two superstars and if any player from that era deserves to get in, it is Barry Bonds.

We would have no problem casting a vote for Bonds for the Hall of Fame if we were ever granted a ballot, as evidenced by his selection to the top of our list. We would however understand if you wouldn’t.

Should Barry Bonds be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 59.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.4%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 37.2%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Riverside, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Sunday, 01 January 2012
  • Position: Outfield
  • Played For: Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants
  • Major Accolades and Awards: MVP (7) (NL) (1990, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    Major League Player of the Year (3) (1990, 2001 & 2004)
    All-Star (14) (1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2007)
    Silver Slugger (12) (NL) (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    Gold Glove (8) (NL) (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 & 1998)
    Hank Aaron Award (3) (NL) (2001, 2002 & 2004)
    Highest bWAR for Position Players (10) (NL) (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2002 & 2004)
    Highest Offensive bWAR (8) (NL) (1992, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    Highest Batting Average (2) (NL) (2002 & 2004)
    Highest On Base Percentage (10) (NL) (1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2007)
    Highest Slugging Percentage (7) (NL) (1990, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    Highest OPS (9) (NL) (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    Highest OPS+ (9) (NL) (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    Most Runs Scored (1) (NL) (1992)
    Most Total Bases (1) (NL) (1993)
    Most Home Runs (2) (NL) (1993 & 2001)
    Most Runs Batted In (1) (NL) (1993)
    Most Walks (12) (NL) (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2007)
    Most Extra Base Hits (3) (NL) (1992, 1993 & 2001)
    Most Intentional Walks (12) (NL) (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007)
    Highest Win Probability Added (10) (NL) (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    Highest Championship Win Probability Added (8) (NL) (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2002 & 2004)
    Highest Power-Speed # (6) (NL) (1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996 & 1998)
    Most Total Zone Runs (3) (NL) (1987, 1988 & 1990)
    Most Putouts by a Leftfielder (7) (NL) (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997 & 1998)
    Most Assists by a Leftfielder (6) (NL) (1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995 & 2004)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Leftfielder (2) (NL) (1987 & 2000)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder (1) (NL) (1986)
    Most Assists by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (1990)
    Most Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (2000)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Leftfielder (7) (NL) (1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1997 & 1998)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Leftfielder (5) (NL) (1987, 1989, 1990, 1995 & 1998)
    Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder (3) (NL) (1987, 1989 & 1990)
  • Other Points of Note: Other Top Ten MVP Finishes: (Won 1990, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    (NL: 1991, 2nd), (NL: 1994, 4th), (NL: 1996, 5th), (NL: 1997, 5th), NL: 1998, 8th & (NL: 2000, 2nd)
    17 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    14 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    4   Top Ten Finishes (Defensive bWAR)
    6   Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    17 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    15 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    17 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    15 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    17 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    1   Top Ten Finish (Hits)
    12 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    5   Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    3   Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    15 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    10 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    17 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (Stolen Bases)
    15 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    14 Top Ten Finishes (Power-Speed #)
    16 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    16 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
    4   Top Ten Finishes (Total Zone Runs)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 1.     Home Runs: 762
    1.     Walks: 2,558
    1.     WAR for Position Players: 171.8
    1.     Intentional Walks: 688
    1.     Power-Speed #: 613.9
    1.     Win Probability Added: 127.7
    1.     Most Putouts by a Leftfielder: 5,228
    1.     Most Total Zone Runs by a Leftfielder: 184
    2.     Extra Base Hits: 1,440
    3.     Runs Scored: 2,227
    3.     Offensive bWAR: 143.7
    3.     Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder: 195
    4.     OPS+: 182
    4.     Total Bases: 5,976
    5.     OPS: 1.051
    6.     Runs Batted In: 1,996
    6.     On Base Percentage: .444
    6.     Total Zone Runs: 195
    8.     Slugging Percentage: .607
    8.     Most Assists by a Leftfielder: 158
    10.   Plate Appearances: 12,606
    11.   Games Played: 2,986
    11.   Championship Win Probability Added: 119.8
    17.   Doubles: 601
    25.   Double Plays Turned by a Leftfielder: 22
    33.   At Bats: 9,847
    34.   Stolen Bases: 514
    38.   Hits: 2,935
    61.   Highest Fielding Percentage by a Leftfielder: .984
    64.   Sacrifice Flies: 91
    81.   Most Assists by an Outfielder: 173
    82.   Highest Range Factor per Game by a Leftfielder: 1.98
    93.   Stolen Base Percentage: 78.47
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2013: 36.2%
    2014: 34.7%
    2015: 36.8%
    2016: 44.3%
    2017: 53.8%
    2018: 56.4%
    2019: 59.1%
    2020: 60.7%
    2021: 61.8%
    2022: 66.0%
  • Should be Inducted As A: San Francisco Giant

Should Barry Bonds be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 59.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.4%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 37.2%

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-1 #8 Ty 2022-07-14 23:13
Barry Bonds is the best baseball player in history. That's all anyone needs to know. Many players in many sports have cheated on the field, but Barry never did. Even if he did do steroids, he did not do anything like say, the Houston Astros or the New England Patriots did to alter the game. He altered his body but, in ways that anyone could simply via working out and lifting weights. All athletes have advanced fitness and nutrition regimens in this era anyways, that make athletes so strong, they may as well be on steroids anyways. So comparing someone like Aaron Judge to Barry Bonds, they're basically equal Both use things that make them stronger than the normal human being. Barry never corked bats or stole signs and knew what pitches were coming, he never cheated like Tom Brady for example did, actually having on field advantages because of devious tactics. He only got stronger, but he had to do all the work still. He's the goat!
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0 #7 The_Departed 2019-01-14 03:30
This sentence, "It has been often said that Barry Bonds would have been a Hall of Famer prior to the period it is believed that he started taking Performance Enhancing Drugs.", is why I believe that he shouldn't be there. He didn't need PED's. Before all of that when he was playing for the pirates, I was a huge fan of his, just like his Father Bobby. He was just awesome, fun to watch, and it seemed as though in some ways, Clemente was re-incarnate d for me. I loved the guy man, but then, this PED crap. I understand he wanted to be better. I mean, what player doesn't want to be? But drugs to "jack" you up and then denying it all? That pissed me off beyond reproach. He altered his physicality by illegal drug use. IMO that's worse than Rose's gambling. When he surpassed Aaron's HR record, I felt nothing and still feel nothing. Aaron didn't need DEP's and neither did Barry. He might just as well have had bionic arms installed. Nope, no BHOF for Barry, I don't think he earned it like Aaron.
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0 #6 Michael tabor 38 2017-08-24 02:39
Bonds like Clemens is a no Brainer regardless of Steroids! There a step above palmero Sosa Mafuire!
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0 #5 jchuk 2017-04-07 07:13
In an era where many people cheated, the best cheaters should be allowed in if some are allowed in. You can't let some in and not let others. I never liked Bonds - I thought he was super arrogant but his game spoke for itself.
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+2 #4 Darryl Tahirali 2016-07-18 21:17
How does Bonds get bumped to the second slot? Until he is elected, he is the biggest snub on the list!
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-5 #3 R Witt 2014-09-27 06:18
The Hall of Fame is for human beings, not steroid-fuel ed freaks. :P
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-4 #2 Brian 2014-08-27 17:47
He cheated the game, the fans and is a deplorable role model for kids everywhere. Consider this question everytime... Would Jackie Robinson be proud to have his plaque next to this man ? I seriously doubt it.
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+12 #1 metalkiwis 2012-12-15 14:32
Maybe if he goes in as a Pirate people will think more about how great he was before the steroid era.
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