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What position did Bobby Bonds play?
Bobby Lee Bonds (March 15, 1946 – August 23, 2003) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1981, primarily with the San Francisco Giants.
Where did Barry Bonds play in the field?
Bonds garnered numerous Gold Glove awards for his play in left field but was best known as an extremely productive hitter. In 2004 he became only the third major leaguer to hit more than 700 home runs in his career, and he became the major league all-time walks leader, surpassing Rickey Henderson.
Did Bobby Bonds play with Willie Mays?
Bonds’ father, Bobby Bonds, was teammates with Mays in San Francisco, and the two became close friends. This bond between the elder teammates led to a surprising link between Mays and Barry.
Was Barry Bonds the best?
‘ “Barry Bonds was considered the best player defensively at his position — and threw well enough for the position, as well. He’s going to end up with more than 500 stolen bases, and where he’s going to end up with his other numbers, a higher authority only knows.”
Who is better Barry Bonds or Babe Ruth?
Bonds topped Ruth in hits and doubles, but not by a staggering amount when you consider that he had nearly 2,000 more career plate appearances than Ruth. With 2,062 career walks, Ruth is third in MLB history on bases on balls. Still, Bonds is No. 1 with 2,558 career walks, a mark that will likely never be broken.
How old was Bobby Bonds when he joined the Giants?
Bobby Bonds was born on Friday, March 15, 1946, in Riverside, California. Bonds was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 25, 1968, with the San Francisco Giants.
Where did Barry Bonds play in Major League Baseball?
Barry Bonds. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants.
When did Bobby Bonds hit 32 home runs and stole 45 bases?
Did you know that when Bobby Bonds hit 32 home runs and stole 45 bases in 1969, he became the second Giants player to join the 30 / 30 Club ( 30 Home Runs and 30 Stolen Bases in the Same Season )?
What kind of stats does Bobby Bonds have?
His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Bobby Bonds baseball stats page.