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 BONDSI think of myself as ‘catching’ the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.
More Barry Bonds Quotes
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Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
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I don’t know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
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There’s not too many rich black people in this world.
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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.
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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.
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I’m a very private person. My life story isn’t for everybody.
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I’m not afraid to be lonely at the top.
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I’ve always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).
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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.
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I don’t know what my future is.
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I could learn how to press ‘Record’ on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
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When I finish playing, I think I’d like to coach college baseball.
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I like to be against the odds.
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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.
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Baseball is just my job.
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