Barry Bonds was not voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his 10th and final year on the writer’s ballot on Tuesday, but he took to Instagram to congratulate David Ortiz — the one player who received more than the requisite 75 percent of votes from writers.
“CONGRATULATIONS Big Papi on your induction into the Hall of Fame!” Bonds wrote. “Well deserved…I love you my brother.”
Bonds was a controversial snub — one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, allegations of performance-enhancing substances followed him throughout the latter part of his career.