Quotes by Barry Bonds

About Barry Bonds:

Barry Lamar Bonds is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. Bonds received seven NL MVP awards and 14 All-Star selections, and is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
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But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.

Barry Bonds

As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best you can.

Barry Bonds

I don't know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.

Barry Bonds

There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.

Barry Bonds

I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.

Barry Bonds

Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn't matter how good you are.

Barry Bonds

I don't know what my future is.

Barry Bonds

My career is an open book, but my life is not.

Barry Bonds

Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.

Barry Bonds

I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.

Barry Bonds

Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.

Barry Bonds

I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.

Barry Bonds

I like to be against the odds.

Barry Bonds

I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top.

Barry Bonds

I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.

Barry Bonds

It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.

Barry Bonds

It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player.

Barry Bonds

I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.

Barry Bonds

Baseball is just my job.

Barry Bonds

When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball.

Barry Bonds

Author Bio

  • NameBarry Bonds
  • Descriptionretired Major League Baseball outfielder, current all-time home run leader
  • BornJuly 24, 1964
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBaseball Player
  • AwardsPlayer Of The Year; Rawlings Gold Glove Award; Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award