Even though Barry Bonds has not gotten his Hall of the Fame induction, the MLB legend will go down as the most dominating player from the plate. During his playing days, Bonds was a monster for the pitchers.
It is a pity that the San Francisco legend never won the World Series. During 22 years of his baseball career, Barry Bonds ruled the game from the plate. With 14-time All-Star, 7-time league MVP, and many other individual honors, Bonds won everything in MLB as an individual. Apart from having an illustrious career, Bonds also enjoyed a glamorous life.?
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The Giants legend had a successful yet controversial career in MLB. But Bonds as a human being will always be a fan favorite. Once, after his retirement, he teased a reporter in a typical Barry Bonds style.
Is Barry Bonds alone at the top?
With 762 home runs in Major League Baseball, Barry Bonds has the best hitting record in the game. Even players like Babe Ruth, Ken Griffey Jr, Albert Pujols, and Alex Rodriguez are behind Bonds in the list of most home runs in MLB.
Talking about his wit and charm, fans loved him for these characters in his personalities. Per a video doing rounds on the internet, Bonds pulled a joke on himself. Once, when a reporter asked him if he feels alone at the top (MLB record), Bonds had the best reply.
He pointed his hands toward his friend and his Ferrari car and said he has never been alone. Even his model girlfriend was there when this incident took place earlier this year.
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?I don’t even know who your boss is… No; I lost count after so many years (when asked about any particular home run)… Lonely? Do I look lonely? I am here with a guy… Life is good,? Barry Bonds said. ?See… It’s real good (pointing toward his sports car). This is how good.?
Notably, it is almost impossible to dethrone Barry Bonds from the top of the home run chart. Because it took 32 years for the Giants’ legend to break the most home run record of Henry Aaron. Only time will tell if any player even goes near to Bonds? home run record (762).
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Do you think any player will ever break Barry Bonds? record in MLB?
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