ORLANDO -- One of the most feared sluggers to ever wear orange and black was elected to the Hall of Fame on Sunday, but it wasn't the one whose case has been discussed most often over the past couple of decades.

In a bit of a surprise, Jeff Kent , the all-time leader in homers by a second baseman, was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee on Sunday. Kent was on the ballot with former teammate Barry Bonds , who failed to receive enough support and will have to wait a few years longer for another shot.

Kent was the only one of eight players on the ballot to receive more than the 12 votes necessary. He had support from 14 of 16 voters and was the only player in double-digits. Bonds received fewer than five votes, the Hall of Fame announced, so he will not be eligible for

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