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Barry Bonds is a Hall of Fame finalist once again, and MLB fans remain divided on whether or not he should make it in. It is not due to any of his performances on the field, but rather the usage of performance-enhancing drugs that propelled his impressive numbers.
Bonds holds a cavalcade of offensive records, including career home runs hit and home runs in a single season. Bonds set these records in what is now colloquially known as the 'Steroid Era'.
Around the league, records were being shattered, thanks in part to the rampant usuage of PEDs. It is important to note that Barry Bonds himself never tested positive for PEDs nor was he suspended by the MLB. However, the issue of his Hall of Fame eligibility is still hotly contested.
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Bonds is a San Francisco Giants legend and arguably one of the best players in baseball history. As the years have passed, fans have steadily become more receptive to him making the Hall of Fame. At one point it seemed impossible, but now many see it as the correct move.
Of course, there are still many fans on the other side of the fence. Some believe that regardless of the era that players compete in, any form of cheating is an automatic disqualification from the Hall of Fame. This would apply to many players throughout the history of the game, most notably Barry Bonds.
There have recently been examples of players with a similar history to Bonds making the Hall of Fame. David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox was alleged to have been a PED user, though he never tested positive.
The Hall of Fame is in a very difficult position between celebrating the history of the game and protecting its integrity.
Fans will never forget the incredible on-field accomplishments of Barry Bonds
Bonds hit a ridiculous 762 home runs in his career. He was a seven-time MVP and a 14-time All-Star. He was walked 688 times in his career, often intentionally, the most in MLB history.
Regardless of whether he makes it to the hallowed halls of Cooperstown, his legacy will be remembered by those who watched him play.
