Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
BARRY BONDSYoung players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
BARRY BONDSBaseball is just my job.
BARRY BONDSI never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.
BARRY BONDSIt’s not the name that makes the player. It’s the player.
BARRY BONDSSometimes I surprise my own damn self.
BARRY BONDSI’m not afraid to be lonely at the top.
BARRY BONDSI’ve always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).
BARRY BONDSI was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.
BARRY BONDSEveryone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
BARRY BONDSI 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 BONDSI think of myself as ‘catching’ the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.
BARRY BONDSI 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 BONDSAge 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 BONDSI’m a very private person. My life story isn’t for everybody.
BARRY BONDSI 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.
BARRY BONDSThere is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.
BARRY BONDS