Barry Bonds quotes

Barry Bonds is an American former professional baseball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball history. His career was marked by record-breaking achievements as well as controversy surrounding performance-enhancing drugs. He holds the all-time record for most career home runs in MLB. Here are 28 of his quotes:

Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others. (Barry Bonds)
I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better. View quote
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My career is an open book, but my life is not. View quote
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I have a chef who makes sure that I'm getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performance level. View quote
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I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball. View quote
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But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best. View quote
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Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball. View quote
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Those boos really motivate me to make something happen. View quote
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It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't. View quote
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I think everyone needs to be a role model, period. View quote
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Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn't matter how good you are. (Barry Bonds)
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. View quote
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There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run. View quote
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Baseball is just my job. View quote
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I don't want to be a Major League coach. View quote
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I like to be against the odds. View quote
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I don't know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball. View quote
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I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top. View quote
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I don't know what cheating is. View quote
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When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball. View quote
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It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player. (Barry Bonds)
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. View quote
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As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best you can. View quote
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I don't sign for white people. View quote
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I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody. View quote
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Barry Bonds - Image
Photo: Jim Accordino at https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmyack205/, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Athlete
Born: July 24, 1964
Quotes count: 28

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