Barry Bonds was an American professional baseball player who famously hit 733 home runs, a record in the MLB. Barry was born in July 1964 in Riverside, California, parents Bobby and Patricia had 3 other kids Bobby Jr., Cherly, and Rick. Bobby was a former MLB all-star, so Barry has some big boots to fill. Barry Bonds was named Prep All-American in high school after hitting a.467 batting average his senior year. He was originally drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the second round but decided not to sign with the Giants and took a full ride to Arizona State University. After his junior year at ASU, he qualified for the draft and was drafted 6 overall by the Pittsburg Pirates. During his rookie year for the Pirates, he finished 6th in the
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Bobby Jr. pursued baseball following in big footsteps after he was drafted by the Padres in the 1993 draft; his career did not flourish much after that as he was a below-average hitter throughout his career. On the other hand, Barry was a sports star athlete in high school playing varsity basketball, baseball, and football. During his senior high school year, he was drafted by the Giants but unfortunately could not agree on a contract so Bonds took his full ride to ASU. In 1985, Bonds hit.368 with 23 home runs and 66 RBIs for the Sun Devils. This year, he was named a Sporting News All-American. He was also named to the All College World Series team, which is reserved for the best players in that year's College World Series. Although Barry was good on the field, he had a few issues. First off, long-time Sun Devils coach Jim Brock claimed he was rude and arrogant. Another issue was when he was suspended for violating a curfew, when the majority of his teammates voted for him not to come back even though he was by far their best player. Despite these issues, he was still able to graduate with a degree in criminology. Later in the summer, he was drafted by the Pirates in the first round and never looked back. His career can be broken into 2 parts: pre 1998 and post 1998. Before 1998, Barry Bonds was already the best player in the league. Over the first 12 seasons of his career, Bond hit.290 with 411 home runs and an OPS. Of 966 And already had 3 MVPs. During the famous 1998 season, Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa were in a historic race to see who could finish the season with more home runs. McQuire would end up beating Sosa with 70 home runs, however Barry Bonds was 18th in home runs that year. Barry felt left out after that season and felt like his time was done so like most players at the time Bonds decided to take PEDs. In the following 8 years, Barry hit.316 with 351 home runs and an OPS
Bobby Jr. pursued baseball following in big footsteps after he was drafted by the Padres in the 1993 draft; his career did not flourish much after that as he was a below-average hitter throughout his career. On the other hand, Barry was a sports star athlete in high school playing varsity basketball, baseball, and football. During his senior high school year, he was drafted by the Giants but unfortunately could not agree on a contract so Bonds took his full ride to ASU. In 1985, Bonds hit.368 with 23 home runs and 66 RBIs for the Sun Devils. This year, he was named a Sporting News All-American. He was also named to the All College World Series team, which is reserved for the best players in that year's College World Series. Although Barry was good on the field, he had a few issues. First off, long-time Sun Devils coach Jim Brock claimed he was rude and arrogant. Another issue was when he was suspended for violating a curfew, when the majority of his teammates voted for him not to come back even though he was by far their best player. Despite these issues, he was still able to graduate with a degree in criminology. Later in the summer, he was drafted by the Pirates in the first round and never looked back. His career can be broken into 2 parts: pre 1998 and post 1998. Before 1998, Barry Bonds was already the best player in the league. Over the first 12 seasons of his career, Bond hit.290 with 411 home runs and an OPS. Of 966 And already had 3 MVPs. During the famous 1998 season, Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa were in a historic race to see who could finish the season with more home runs. McQuire would end up beating Sosa with 70 home runs, however Barry Bonds was 18th in home runs that year. Barry felt left out after that season and felt like his time was done so like most players at the time Bonds decided to take PEDs. In the following 8 years, Barry hit.316 with 351 home runs and an OPS