Earlier this week, former SF Giants second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. On the same ballot, Barry Bonds was among the players to receive fewer than five votes, meaning that he will not be on the ballot during the next election cycle in 2028.
SF Giants legend Barry Bonds may only get one more shot at the Hall of Fame
Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield, and Fernando Valenzuela are all lumped into that same group. Bonds Sheffield, and Clemens received considerable support during their 10 turns on the BBWAA ballot, but fell short of the 75 percent needed for induction.