46+ Barry Bonds Quotes (Powerful, Prolific And Controversial)

Barry Bonds is a former American professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He received a record seven MVP awards, eight Gold Glove awards, a record 12 Silver Slugger awards, and 14 All-Star selections. Bonds is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Top 10 Barry Bonds Quotes

1. I like to be against the odds. I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it's just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.
2. Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
3. I don't know if steroids are going to help you in baseball. I just don't believe it. I don't believe steroids can help eye-hand coordination and technically hit a baseball.
4. Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
5. I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top.
6. My career is an open book, but my life is not.
7. I'm clean, I've always been clean.
8. I have a chef who makes sure that I'm getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performance level.
9. My life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn't get any crazier. I'm just trying to stay sane.
10. I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.

Barry Bonds Short Quotes

• Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn't matter how good you are.
• I don't know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
• I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.
• There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.
• When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball.
• There's not too many rich black people in this world.
• I don't want to be a Major League coach.
• I like to be against the odds.
• But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
• I could learn how to press 'Record' on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.

Barry Bonds Famous Quotes And Sayings

I'm clean, I've always been clean. But it never ends. It seems like every reporter from last season to this season has reported and opened up a new can of (expletive). And I haven't even been to spring training. At least let me get to spring training and (expletive) up before you crucify me. — Barry Bonds

Age is how you feel. If you take care of yourself, you'll be able to do the same things. You may not do it as often. But you can still do it. — Barry Bonds

Serra High school, to me, was my most enjoyable time for me in my entire life. That was the only time I was free. We just played baseball because it was fun. — Barry Bonds

I'd like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues - what to anticipate, what to expect, what they'll need to do to prepare themselves. — Barry Bonds

If you want to be on top, you've got to have broad shoulders, because as fast as you get there, the faster they try to knock you down. — Barry Bonds

It's a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I've accomplished something in the game of baseball. — 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

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

I don't know if the record is going to happen. I don't really think about the record. There are other things I worry about. — 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

It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player. — Barry Bonds

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period. — Barry Bonds

I think of myself as 'catching' the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power. — Barry Bonds

Sometimes I surprise my own damn self. — Barry Bonds

I don't ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh. — Barry Bonds

I don't know what my future is. — Barry Bonds

When I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it's whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better. — Barry Bonds

I feel my time in baseball has come and gone. I feel like I had a great career. I had a lot of fun and have a lot of great memories. At one point in time, I'll be able to tell it all. Right now that's in the past. I see things differently. I more want to help. — Barry Bonds

Baseball is just my job. — 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 know when I'm off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you'll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game. — Barry Bonds

I've always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds). — Barry Bonds

Losing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world. — Barry Bonds

I don't sign for white people. — Barry Bonds

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

Those boos really motivate me to make something happen. — Barry Bonds

Life Lessons by Barry Bonds

1. Life is full of challenges, and it is important to stay focused and determined in order to reach your goals. Barry Bonds was able to overcome adversity and reach the pinnacle of success in his sport, showing that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
2. It is important to stay humble and not let success go to your head. Barry Bonds was known for his humble attitude and for always giving credit to his teammates and coaches for his success.
3. It is important to stay true to yourself and not let others define who you are. Barry Bonds was able to stay true to himself and his values, despite the criticism and scrutiny that he faced throughout his career.