Barry Bonds

The Player
Born July 24, 1964 in Riverside, CA His father was baseball star Bobby Bonds, who played for every team in MLB.

Barry Bonds is a famous baseball player who began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986. In 1993, he then signed a record high contract with the San Francisco Giants. He saw his World Series chances denied by the Atlanta Braves three years in a row. In 1992, Sid Bream slid past the throw from Barry Bonds to end the National League Championship Series. Barry led his new team in San Francisco to 103 wins in the 1993 season, yet they lost the division in the final day to the Atlanta Braves who won 104. Barry would finally realize his dreams and play in the 2002 World Series. The Giants lost to the Anaheim Angels in seven games. Barry is expected to break Hank Aaron's homerun record sometime during the 2007 baseball season. The entire world will celebrate.

Career Achievements
Barry Bonds is a 7-time MVP winner.

Barry has won 8 gold gloves for his stellar play in left field.

All-time leader in career walks with 5,600.

During the 2005 season, Barry only had 5 HRs and 42 ABs. That was because he was intentionally walked 400 times.

Fun Facts
Barry's hat size is 9.

He swings a maple bat. In fact, he swings the whole tree at the plate.

Co-starred alongside Joe Rogan in hugely popular sitcom "Hardball".

Weighed 185 pounds when he won his first MVP in 1990. Weighed 275 when he won MVP in 2004.

Once intentionally walked during a tied game in the bottom of the 9th with the bases loaded. Opposing manager Buck Showalter said, "I'd rather only lose by one."

American Wizard 17:58, 28 April 2007 (UTC)