Article 5VDRN David Ortiz voted into Hall of Fame as Bonds and Clemens fall off ballot

David Ortiz voted into Hall of Fame as Bonds and Clemens fall off ballot

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  • Red Sox star elected to Hall of Fame in first turn on ballot
  • Bonds and Clemens denied entry in final year of consideration

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Ortiz, a clutch slugger and 10-time All-Star over 20 seasons mostly with the Boston Red Sox, was named on 77.9% of ballots unveiled Tuesday night, clearing the 75% threshold needed for enshrinement. He's the fourth primary designated hitter voted into the Hall.

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