Chris Archer #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the first inning during the game against the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park on September 19, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates star Chris Archer drew his line in the sand Thursday when it comes to players who have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs who are also vying for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Archer, a right-handed pitcher who previously played for the Rays and is entering his first full season with the Pirates, offered his opinion on the Hall of Fame on Twitter.
TIM TEBOW INVITED TO MAJOR-LEAGUE TRAINING WITH NEW YORK METS
“If you ever failed a test, got suspended, or admitted to using performance enhancers you should NOT be in the hall of fame,” he wrote. “No hard feelings but you disgraced the integrity of the game, your stats are tainted. You don’t deserve the honor.”
Archer offered his opinion amid a contentious debate among hall-of-fame voters, baseball analysts and fans alike. He recorded a 4.31 ERA in 27 starts between the Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays last season.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class will be announced Tuesday. Some of the top candidates include Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Edgar Martinez. Bonds and Clemens are among some of the candidates who have either tested positive for or been linked to steroids during their playing career.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.