Bonds participated in the final play of Game 7 of the NLCS, whereby he fielded a base hit by Francisco Cabrera and attempted to throw out Sid Bream at home plate. He is also one of only four baseball players all-time to be in the 4040 club (1996), which means he hit 40 home runs (42) and stole 40 bases (40) in the same season; the other members are Jos Canseco, Alex Rodriguez, and Alfonso Soriano. On this day, Sports Auction for Heritage (a Dallas-based auction house) offered US$1 million to the fan who would catch Bonds's record-breaking 756th-career home run. So whether you're looking to learn more about the sport or just stay up-to-date on the latest news, we've got you covered. He clarified that he was a fan and admirer of Bonds and avoided the controversy regarding whether the record should be denoted with an asterisk for Bonds's alleged steroid usage. Consider this our parting shot of an examination. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Griffey has always been more popular, but Bonds has been a far, far greater player." In these 13 seasons, Bonds posted a WAR of at least 8.0 eight times. The Indians comeback lifted them out of the cellar when Hafner lofted a moonshot into the right-field stands. 5 - Barry Bonds is one of only two players in Major League history with five 30 / 30 Club (30+ home runs & 30+ stolen bases in the same season) entries. Rating of 340 on Baseball-Reference.com's Hall of Fame monitor (100 is a good HOF candidate); Only the second player to twice have a single-season slugging percentage over .800, with his record .863 in 2001 and .812 in 2004. 715, passes Ruth as Giants fall to Rockies", "THE BALL:He went for peanuts, and came back with a chance for a fortune", "Giants' radio call cuts out just as Bonds hits No. [24][43] While hitting .311 with 34 homers and 103 RBIs, he propelled the Pirates to their third straight National League East division title. [16] On December 15, 2011, Bonds was found guilty for an obstruction of justice conviction stemming from a grand jury appearance in 2003. What he's doing is stupid. Yankees' Aaron Boone puts Aaron Judge in class with Barry Bonds, Ken Trout, on the other hand, is not likely to be referred to as the GOAT of baseball until he reaches a certain number of playoff hits. Tiger right fielder Peter J. Schneider went 6-8 with 5 home runs including two grand slams, and two home runs in the 7th inning alone and 14 RBIs. Seven-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer is attempting to become the first man in history to retain the title when he competes in the mens singles event this summer. [36] Bonds now fit into a highly respected lineup featuring Bobby Bonilla, Van Slyke and Jay Bell. (Bonds' five-year contract is for $90 million, which includes deferred compensation . Barry Bonds salutes Alex Rodriguez after seventh-inning 'clutch' grand The first to receive one was Abner Dalrymple in 1881. Bonds did not homer again until April 13, when he hit two (736 and 737) in a 3 -or-3 night that included 4 RBI against the Pittsburgh Pirates. 8/14/01: Barry Bonds crushes a grand slam into McCovey Cove for his 51st home run of the seasonCheck out http://MLB.com/video for more!About MLB.com: About MLB.com: Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League Club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of Baseball's Internet operations into an independent technology company. He also had, again, in 13 seasons, eight Gold Gloves and seven Silver Sluggers. [179], In 2003, BALCO's Greg Anderson, Bonds's trainer since 2000, was indicted by a federal grand jury in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and charged with supplying anabolic steroids to athletes, including a number of baseball players. Bonds Hits Grand Slam for No. 51 | AP News Rangers' Jose Leclerc to miss . [25] The Pirates broke the record set the previous year with 54,089 attending the home opener. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. [166] On July 8, 2017, Bonds was added to the Giants Wall of Fame. The best player not in the Baseball Hall of Fame at every position, Who is headed to the Hall of Fame? Bud Says Barry Holds the Home Run Records Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Alex Rodriguez hit the 22 nd grand slam home run of his career on Saturday, snapping a tie with Manny Ramirez. It was Bonds' 10th career grand . [25][33] He played center field in 1986, but switched to left field with the arrival of centerfielder Andy Van Slyke in 1987. [29], The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Bonds as the sixth overall pick of the 1985 Major League Baseball draft. How can you achieve a grand slam? [9][10] For his defensive play in the outfield, he won eight Gold Glove Awards. Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, and Lou Gehrig are the only three to have ever finished with more than 2,500 hits. All Rights Reserved. However, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston then delayed the sentence pending his appeal. With the Giants trailing 108, Bonds hit a blast to deep center field on a 20 pitch off the Brewers' Chris Spurling with runners on first and second and one out. [115][116] This home run put Bonds past the midway point between Ruth and Aaron. Mayor Gavin Newsom presented Bonds the key to the City and County of San Francisco and Giants vice president Larry Baer gave Bonds the home plate he touched after hitting his 756th career home run. Buy: $3.00. [14][15], Despite his accolades, Bonds led a controversial career, notably as a central figure in baseball's steroids scandal. Buy: $5.00. us. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Barry Bonds - All of his Grand Slams!!!! - YouTube On April 23, 1999, Fernando Tatis became the first to hit two grand slams in an American League game. No one since has joined the 400-400 club. The Cubs capitalized on Milwaukees mistakes to score seven runs in the eighth, putting the game out of reach. [171][19] He appeared on 260 of 394 ballots in his last year. He garnered a .467batting average his senior year, and was named prep All-American. May 22, 1955: Edwin Little. [210] On August 21, 2000, the Supreme Court of California, in an opinion signed by Chief Justice Ronald M. George, unanimously held that "substantial evidence supports the determination of the trial court that the [prenuptial] agreement in the present case was entered into voluntarily. Grand Slam eBay (beardedguysportscards) Add to watchlist. There really isn't need to dive any further into the final numbers. They are not friends,. [20], Despite falling off the ballot, Bonds remained eligible through the Hall of Fame's Today's Game Committee,[172] a committee composed of 16 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, executives, and veteran media members. [53], In the strike-shortened season of 1994, Bonds hit .312 with 37 home runs and a league-leading 74 walks,[25] and he finished 4th in MVP voting. [citation needed]. As a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the seventh, Danny Kravitz hit his first career grand slam to lead the Pirates to a 71 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Bonds added his 73rd off Dennis Springer on October 7. What is the single greatest grand slam in baseball history and why? Cubs starter Justin Steele and six relievers combined on baseball's first spring training no-hitter since 2017, blanking the Padres 4-0 on Friday. [117] Bonds splashed a pitch by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Franklin into McCovey Cove on April 18 for home run 738. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964)[1] is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). [205], On January 10, 1998, Bonds married his second wife, Liz Watson, at the San Francisco Ritz-Carlton Hotel in front of 240 guests. Again, Bonds had 99.9 through. The closest player on the chart has 300 few intentional walks! I'm not sure there's a middle ground of indifference at all. 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This made it less likely that he would get a pitch to drive out of the park with the bases loaded. Mike Yastrzemski hit the Giants' first walk-off grand slam in 49 years [25], Bonds is the lone member of the 500500 club, which means he has hit at least 500 home runs (762) and stolen at least 500 bases (514); no other player has even 400 of both. [24][41], In March 1992, Pirates general manager Ted Simmons agreed to a deal with Atlanta Braves counterpart John Schuerholz to trade Bonds, in exchange for Alejandro Pea, Keith Mitchell, and a player to be named later. It's just Bonds. [54], In 1995, Bonds hit 33 homers and drove in 104 runs, hitting .294 but finished only 12th in MVP voting. "[146] Padnos, on the other hand, sold five-year ads on a website, www.endthedebate.com, where people voted by a two-to-one margin to smash the ball. Because knee surgeries, back surgeries, and hip surgeries made it much more difficult to run, cycling has allowed him to engage in sufficient cardiovascular activity to help keep in shape. [176], Since 2003, Bonds has been a key figure in the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative (BALCO) scandal. [34][39], Bonds won his first MVP Award in 1990,[40] hitting .301 with 33home runs and 114RBIs. "[113] Bonds signed a revised one-year, $15.8 million contract on February 15 and reported to the Giants' Spring training camp on time. [100] The home run came off left-handed pitcher Brad Halsey of the Oakland A's, in an interleague game played in Oakland, California. When he won the second batting title, he became the only Giants player (from their time in New York and in San Francisco) with two in franchise history. [175], So I just said, 'I've created this fire around me, and I'm stuck in it, so I might as well live with the flames. Bonds scored the game-winning run later that inning. So why didnt Bonds hit more grand slams? 7 - Barry Bonds won seven Most Valuable Player Awards during his career, the most by any player in history. Join our linker program. Most Grand Slams In Postseason History Credit: USA Today Tatis amazing feat has made this season one of the most exciting in baseball history, along with the other amazing achievements that have occurred during the MLB playoffs. Barry Bonds Awards by Baseball Almanac [24] The Giants drafted Bonds in the second round of the 1982 MLB draft as a high school senior,[25] but the Giants and Bonds were unable to agree on contract terms when Tom Haller's maximum offer was $70,000 ($196,555 today) and Bonds's minimum to go pro was $75,000, so Bonds instead decided to attend college. 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