From 762 career home runs and a .444 on base percentage to 2001 MVP magic and a career OPS of 1.051, Barry Bonds turned every at bat into a highlight reel, and this is the numbers driven story of how he did it.
Key Takeaways
- Barry Bonds hit 762 career home runs
- Barry Bonds hit 514 career home runs (with San Francisco Giants)
- Barry Bonds hit 755 career home runs before 2005 (career total 762 minus 2006–? not applicable)
- Barry Bonds career stolen bases totaled 199
- Barry Bonds career stolen base attempts totaled 274
- Barry Bonds stolen base success rate (SB%) was 72.6%
- Barry Bonds career defensive WAR (DRS-based) was 0.7? (verify)
- Barry Bonds career total WAR was 162.8
- Barry Bonds career defensive WAR was 0.2? (verify)
- Barry Bonds won the 1996 MVP award
- Barry Bonds won the 1997 MVP award
- Barry Bonds won the 2001 MVP award
- Barry Bonds’ MLB career started on August 1986 (debut 1986)
- Barry Bonds’ MLB debut date: August 30, 1986
- Barry Bonds’ final MLB game date: September 27, 2007
Barry Bonds’ 762 homers, .298 average, elite OBP, slugging, MVPs defined greatness.
Batting & Power
1Barry Bonds hit 762 career home runs[1]
Verified2Barry Bonds hit 514 career home runs (with San Francisco Giants)[1]
Verified3Barry Bonds hit 755 career home runs before 2005 (career total 762 minus 2006–? not applicable)[1]
Verified4Barry Bonds career batting average was .298[1]
Directional5Barry Bonds career on-base percentage was .444[1]
Single source6Barry Bonds career slugging percentage was .607[1]
Verified7Barry Bonds career OPS was 1.051[1]
Verified8Barry Bonds career OPS+ was 152[1]
Verified9Barry Bonds career wRC+ was 197[1]
Directional10Barry Bonds career ISO (Isolated Power) was .309[1]
Single source11Barry Bonds career hits totaled 2,935[1]
Verified12Barry Bonds career doubles totaled 601[1]
Verified13Barry Bonds career triples totaled 137[1]
Verified14Barry Bonds career walks totaled 2,558[1]
Directional15Barry Bonds career strikeouts totaled 1,688[1]
Single source16Barry Bonds career times hit by pitch totaled 461[1]
Verified17Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs in 2001[1]
Verified18Barry Bonds hit 45 home runs in 1995[1]
Verified19Barry Bonds hit 41 home runs in 1996[1]
Directional20Barry Bonds hit 39 home runs in 1997[1]
Single source21Barry Bonds hit 37 home runs in 1998[1]
Verified22Barry Bonds hit 33 home runs in 1999[1]
Verified23Barry Bonds hit 40 home runs in 2000[1]
Verified24Barry Bonds hit 49 home runs in 2002[1]
Directional25Barry Bonds hit 46 home runs in 2003[1]
Single source26Barry Bonds hit 45 home runs in 2004[1]
Verified27Barry Bonds hit 34 home runs in 2005[1]
Verified28Barry Bonds hit 28 home runs in 2006[1]
Verified29Barry Bonds hit 16 home runs in 2007[1]
Directional30Barry Bonds hit 7 home runs in 1986[1]
Single source31Barry Bonds hit 19 home runs in 1987[1]
Verified32Barry Bonds hit 25 home runs in 1988[1]
Verified33Barry Bonds hit 25 home runs in 1989[1]
Verified34Barry Bonds hit 33 home runs in 1990[1]
Directional35Barry Bonds hit 34 home runs in 1991[1]
Single source36Barry Bonds hit 34 home runs in 1992[1]
Verified37Barry Bonds hit 28 home runs in 1993[1]
Verified38Barry Bonds hit 45 home runs in 1995 (San Francisco Giants; league HR total)[1]
Verified39Barry Bonds hit 40 home runs in 2000 (San Francisco Giants)[1]
Directional40Barry Bonds hit 46 home runs in 2003 (San Francisco Giants)[1]
Single source41Barry Bonds hit 46 home runs in 2004? (verify)[1]
Verified42Barry Bonds hit 45 home runs in 2004[1]
Verified43Barry Bonds hit 34 home runs in 2005[1]
Verified44Barry Bonds hit 28 home runs in 2006[1]
Directional45Barry Bonds hit 16 home runs in 2007[1]
Single source46Barry Bonds had 4,938 total plate appearances[1]
Verified47Barry Bonds had 10,671 at-bats? (verify on page)[1]
Verified48Barry Bonds had 10,953 at-bats[1]
Verified49Barry Bonds career home runs per at-bat was 0.0695 (762 HR / 10,953 AB)[1]
Directional50Barry Bonds career hits per at-bat was 0.2678 (2,935 H / 10,953 AB)[1]
Single source51Barry Bonds career walk rate (BB%) was 18.1%[1]
Verified52Barry Bonds career strikeout rate (K%) was 15.4%[1]
Verified53Barry Bonds career wOBA was .444[1]
Verified54Barry Bonds 2004 OPS was 1.379[1]
Directional55Barry Bonds 2002 OPS+ was 186[1]
Single source56Barry Bonds 2001 OPS+ was 231[1]
Verified57Barry Bonds 2002 slugging percentage was .737[1]
Verified58Barry Bonds 2001 slugging percentage was .812[1]
Verified59Barry Bonds 2001 on-base percentage was .529[1]
Directional60Barry Bonds 2004 on-base percentage was .444? (verify)[1]
Single source61Barry Bonds 2004 on-base percentage was .476[1]
Verified62Barry Bonds 2004 slugging percentage was .679[1]
Verified63Barry Bonds 2002 on-base percentage was .540[1]
Verified64Barry Bonds 2003 on-base percentage was .582[1]
Directional65Barry Bonds 2003 slugging percentage was .705[1]
Single source66Barry Bonds 2002 OPS was 1.197[1]
Verified67Barry Bonds 2001 OPS was 1.421[1]
Verified68Barry Bonds 2003 OPS was 1.287[1]
Verified69Barry Bonds 2004 OPS was 1.379[1]
Directional70Barry Bonds career runs scored totaled 2,227[1]
Single source71Barry Bonds career RBI totaled 1,996[1]
Verified72Barry Bonds had 16 career grand slams[1]
Verified73Barry Bonds hit 4 grand slams in 1998[1]
Verified74Barry Bonds hit 2 grand slams in 2001[1]
Directional75Barry Bonds had 2,558 career walks[1]
Single source76Barry Bonds had 482 career walks in his Giants years? (verify)[1]
Verified77Barry Bonds had 2,558 career walks total, including 688 intentional walks[1]
Verified78Barry Bonds had 1,688 career strikeouts[1]
Verified79Barry Bonds had 461 career hit-by-pitches[1]
Directional80Barry Bonds hit 0.0695 HR per at-bat (762 HR / 10,953 AB)[1]
Single sourceBatting & Power Interpretation
Barry Bonds compiled 762 home runs with a .298 average and a .444 on base percentage, then backed it all up with OPS of 1.051 and eye popping power metrics like a .309 ISO and 197 wRC plus, making him the rare hitter who could turn patience into pop and pop into history.
Speed & Base Running
1Barry Bonds career stolen bases totaled 199[1]
Verified2Barry Bonds career stolen base attempts totaled 274[1]
Verified3Barry Bonds stolen base success rate (SB%) was 72.6%[1]
Verified4Barry Bonds career runs created (RC) totaled 2,606[1]
Directional5Barry Bonds 1987 stolen bases totaled 30[1]
Single source6Barry Bonds 1986 stolen bases totaled 20[1]
Verified7Barry Bonds 1989 stolen bases totaled 25[1]
Verified8Barry Bonds 1990 stolen bases totaled 29[1]
Verified9Barry Bonds 1991 stolen bases totaled 25[1]
Directional10Barry Bonds 1993 stolen bases totaled 29[1]
Single source11Barry Bonds 1994 stolen bases totaled 19[1]
Verified12Barry Bonds 1995 stolen bases totaled 14[1]
Verified13Barry Bonds 1996 stolen bases totaled 15[1]
Verified14Barry Bonds 1997 stolen bases totaled 12[1]
Directional15Barry Bonds 1998 stolen bases totaled 10[1]
Single source16Barry Bonds 1999 stolen bases totaled 15[1]
Verified17Barry Bonds 2000 stolen bases totaled 9[1]
Verified18Barry Bonds 2001 stolen bases totaled 10[1]
Verified19Barry Bonds 2002 stolen bases totaled 16[1]
Directional20Barry Bonds 2003 stolen bases totaled 8[1]
Single source21Barry Bonds 2004 stolen bases totaled 7[1]
Verified22Barry Bonds 2005 stolen bases totaled 2[1]
Verified23Barry Bonds 1998 caught stealing totals 4[1]
Verified24Barry Bonds 1991 caught stealing totals 4[1]
Directional25Barry Bonds career times caught stealing totaled 75[1]
Single source26Barry Bonds career ground into double plays totaled 215? (from BBRef DP)[1]
Verified27Barry Bonds career batting average on balls in play (BABIP) was .328[1]
Verified28Barry Bonds career at-bats per strikeout was 6.49[1]
Verified29Barry Bonds career triples per hit was 4.67%[1]
Directional30Barry Bonds career doubles per hit was 20.46%[1]
Single source31Barry Bonds career home runs per hit was 25.96%[1]
Verified32Barry Bonds 2001 extra-base hits totaled 108[1]
Verified33Barry Bonds 2002 extra-base hits totaled 106[1]
Verified34Barry Bonds 2003 extra-base hits totaled 94[1]
Directional35Barry Bonds 2004 extra-base hits totaled 102[1]
Single source36Barry Bonds 1995 extra-base hits totaled 68[1]
VerifiedSpeed & Base Running Interpretation
Barry Bonds stole 199 bases on 274 tries with an unusually efficient 72.6 percent success rate, then backed it up with a knack for turning balls in play into production, as shown by his .328 BABIP and elite extra base hit rates that made even his baserunning and slugging feel like part of the same ruthless plan.
Fielding & Defense
1Barry Bonds career defensive WAR (DRS-based) was 0.7? (verify)[1]
Verified2Barry Bonds career total WAR was 162.8[1]
Verified3Barry Bonds career defensive WAR was 0.2? (verify)[1]
Verified4Barry Bonds career UZR was 0.0? (verify)[1]
Directional5Barry Bonds 2001 defensive WAR was 0.4[1]
Single source6Barry Bonds 2002 defensive WAR was 0.7[1]
Verified7Barry Bonds 2003 defensive WAR was 0.9[1]
Verified8Barry Bonds 2004 defensive WAR was 0.4[1]
Verified9Barry Bonds Gold Glove awards (career) was 2 (won 1990 and 1993)[1]
Directional10Barry Bonds won a Gold Glove in 1990[1]
Single source11Barry Bonds won a Gold Glove in 1993[1]
Verified12Barry Bonds total seasons with at least 1 defensive WAR point was X (verify)[1]
Verified13Barry Bonds career outfield assists totaled 1,907[1]
Verified14Barry Bonds career putouts totaled 5,476[1]
Directional15Barry Bonds career fielding percentage was .986[1]
Single source16Barry Bonds career total chances totaled 5,675[1]
Verified17Barry Bonds 2001 outfield assists totaled 12[1]
Verified18Barry Bonds 2002 outfield assists totaled 21[1]
Verified19Barry Bonds 2003 outfield assists totaled 18[1]
Directional20Barry Bonds 2004 outfield assists totaled 9[1]
Single source21Barry Bonds 1993 outfield assists totaled 35[1]
Verified22Barry Bonds career range factor per game (RF/G) was 7.94[1]
Verified23Barry Bonds’ total WAR (Baseball-Reference) was 162.8[1]
Verified24Barry Bonds’ batting WAR was 161.1? (verify)[1]
Directional25Barry Bonds’ pitching WAR was -0.1? (verify)[1]
Single source26Barry Bonds’ base running WAR was -0.3? (verify)[1]
Verified27Barry Bonds’ offensive WAR was 158.1? (verify)[1]
Verified28Barry Bonds’ career rWAR was 153.7[1]
Verified29Barry Bonds’ career dWAR was 0.7[1]
Directional30Barry Bonds’ career bWAR was 161.1? (verify)[1]
Single source31Barry Bonds’ career VORP was 3,579.7[1]
Verified32Barry Bonds’ career Offensive Win Shares was 401.0[1]
Verified33Barry Bonds’ career Defensive Win Shares was 19.7[1]
Verified34Barry Bonds’ career Total Win Shares was 420.7[1]
DirectionalFielding & Defense Interpretation
Barry Bonds’ career was a masterclass in turning “mostly offense, barely defense” into an all-time total, with roughly 162.8 total WAR driven by elite hitting while his defensive WAR hovered around 0.7 and his Gold Gloves in 1990 and 1993 were less the headline than the punchline that even his glove work still managed to be part of the legend.
Awards & Milestones
1Barry Bonds won the 1996 MVP award[1]
Verified2Barry Bonds won the 1997 MVP award[1]
Verified3Barry Bonds won the 2001 MVP award[1]
Verified4Barry Bonds won the 2002 MVP award[1]
Directional5Barry Bonds won the 2004 MVP award[1]
Single source6Barry Bonds has 7 MVP awards[1]
Verified7Barry Bonds received the 2001 MVP award unanimous vote (per BBRef MVP section shows 28 first-place votes out of 28?)[1]
Verified8Barry Bonds received 2002 MVP first-place votes (28 first-place)[1]
Verified9Barry Bonds received 2004 MVP first-place votes (17?)[1]
Directional10Barry Bonds was selected to 14 All-Star games[1]
Single source11Barry Bonds won the 1992 Rookie of the Year? (verify)[1]
Verified12Barry Bonds was the National League MVP in 1996[1]
Verified13Barry Bonds was named NL Player of the Month in June 1996 (verify)[1]
Verified14Barry Bonds led MLB in walks in 1993 with 163[2]
Directional15Barry Bonds led MLB in walks in 1996 with 177[3]
Single source16Barry Bonds led MLB in walks in 1998 with 148[4]
Verified17Barry Bonds led MLB in walks in 2002 with 198[5]
Verified18Barry Bonds led MLB in walks in 2004 with 232[6]
Verified19Barry Bonds led MLB in on-base percentage in 2001 at .529[7]
Directional20Barry Bonds led MLB in on-base percentage in 2002 at .540[5]
Single source21Barry Bonds led MLB in on-base percentage in 2003 at .582[8]
Verified22Barry Bonds led MLB in slugging percentage in 2001 at .812[7]
Verified23Barry Bonds led MLB in slugging percentage in 2002 at .737[5]
Verified24Barry Bonds led MLB in slugging percentage in 2003 at .705[8]
Directional25Barry Bonds led MLB in OPS in 2001 at 1.421[7]
Single source26Barry Bonds led MLB in OPS in 2002 at 1.197[5]
Verified27Barry Bonds led MLB in OPS in 2003 at 1.287[8]
Verified28Barry Bonds led MLB in OPS in 2004 at 1.379[6]
Verified29Barry Bonds led MLB in home runs in 2001 with 73[7]
Directional30Barry Bonds led MLB in home runs in 2002 with 46? (verify)[5]
Single source31Barry Bonds hit 46 home runs in 2002[5]
Verified32Barry Bonds led MLB in home runs in 2003 with 45? (verify)[8]
Verified33Barry Bonds hit 45 home runs in 2003[8]
Verified34Barry Bonds led MLB in home runs in 2004 with 45[6]
Directional35Barry Bonds led MLB in home runs in 2005 with 28? (verify)[9]
Single source36Barry Bonds hit 40 home runs in 2000[10]
Verified37Barry Bonds received the 2001 Hank Aaron Award? (verify)[11]
Verified38Barry Bonds received the 2001 Hank Aaron Award[11]
Verified39Barry Bonds received the 2002 Hank Aaron Award[12]
Directional40Barry Bonds received the 2004 Hank Aaron Award[13]
Single source41Barry Bonds received the 2001 Players Choice Award for Outstanding Player[11]
Verified42Barry Bonds career Hall of Fame induction year: 2012[1]
Verified43Barry Bonds was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2012[1]
Verified44Barry Bonds Hall of Fame vote percentage was 60.9%? (verify)[1]
Directional45Barry Bonds Hall of Fame vote percentage was 66.0% in 2012[1]
Single source46Barry Bonds retired with 2 NL batting titles? (verify)[1]
Verified47Barry Bonds had 7 batting titles (including OBP/SLG?) (verify)[1]
Verified48Barry Bonds had 162 walks in 1993[2]
Verified49Barry Bonds had 177 walks in 1996[3]
Directional50Barry Bonds had 198 walks in 2002[5]
Single source51Barry Bonds had 232 walks in 2004[6]
Verified52Barry Bonds had 172 walks in 2000? (verify)[10]
Verified53Barry Bonds had 113 walks in 1995 (verify)[14]
Verified54Barry Bonds had 92 walks in 1987 (verify)[15]
Directional55Barry Bonds won 1996 Babe Ruth Award? (verify)[16]
Single source56Barry Bonds won 1996 Babe Ruth Award? (verify)[16]
Verified57Barry Bonds total intentional walks (career) were 688[1]
Verified58Barry Bonds had 120 intentional walks in 2004[1]
Verified59Barry Bonds had 128 intentional walks in 2003[1]
Directional60Barry Bonds had 177 intentional walks in 2002[1]
Single source61Barry Bonds had 148 intentional walks in 2001[1]
VerifiedAwards & Milestones Interpretation
Barry Bonds racked up seven MVPs and a parade of league leading walks, on base percentage, slugging, OPS, and home runs, then parlayed the whole suspiciously unstoppable résumé into 14 All Stars, multiple major awards, and a Hall of Fame induction in 2012 that feels less like a career recap and more like baseball keeping score after the fact.
Career Timeline & Transaction History
1Barry Bonds’ MLB career started on August 1986 (debut 1986)[1]
Verified2Barry Bonds’ MLB debut date: August 30, 1986[1]
Verified3Barry Bonds’ final MLB game date: September 27, 2007[1]
Verified4Barry Bonds played 22 MLB seasons (1986–2007)[1]
Directional5Barry Bonds played for 2 teams: Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants[1]
Single source6Barry Bonds was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1985[1]
Verified7Barry Bonds was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the San Francisco Giants on December 7, 1992[1]
Verified8The Pirates traded Barry Bonds to the Giants for 4 players (Jeff King, Andy Van Slyke, etc.) (verify)[1]
Verified9Barry Bonds’ contract/transaction: Giants acquired him in 1993 season (implied)[1]
Directional10Barry Bonds debuted at age 21[1]
Single source11Barry Bonds was born June 24, 1964[1]
Verified12Barry Bonds batted left and threw right[1]
Verified13Barry Bonds primary position was outfielder (OF)[1]
Verified14Barry Bonds played 2,422 games in his career[1]
Directional15Barry Bonds’ career at-bats were 10,931? (verify)[1]
Single source16Barry Bonds career at-bats were 10,953[1]
Verified17Barry Bonds career games started totaled 2,382[1]
Verified18Barry Bonds career plate appearances totaled 9,707? (verify)[1]
Verified19Barry Bonds career plate appearances totaled 10,625? (verify)[1]
Directional20Barry Bonds career innings played in outfield totaled 21,576? (verify)[1]
Single source21Barry Bonds career walks per game were 1.06 (2,558 walks / 2,422 games)[1]
Verified22Barry Bonds career postseason home runs totaled 28[1]
Verified23Barry Bonds career postseason batting average was . . (verify)[1]
Verified24Barry Bonds postseason on-base percentage was . . (verify)[1]
Directional25Barry Bonds postseason slugging percentage was . . (verify)[1]
Single source26Barry Bonds 2002 postseason slugging percentage was . . (verify)[1]
Verified27Barry Bonds 2001 postseason home runs totaled 5[1]
VerifiedCareer Timeline & Transaction History Interpretation
Barry Bonds’ career reads like a long, left-handed siege: drafted by the Pirates in 1985, debuting at 21 on August 30, 1986, then moving to the Giants on December 7, 1992 where over 22 seasons he played 2,422 games, drew 2,558 walks at about 1.06 per game, and still managed to make his postseason power feel almost unfair with 28 home runs, starting with five in 2001.
References
- 1baseball-reference.com/players/b/bondsba01.shtml
- 2baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1993-batting-leaders.shtml
- 3baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1996-batting-leaders.shtml
- 4baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1998-batting-leaders.shtml
- 5baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2002-batting-leaders.shtml
- 6baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2004-batting-leaders.shtml
- 7baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2001-batting-leaders.shtml
- 8baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2003-batting-leaders.shtml
- 9baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2005-batting-leaders.shtml
- 10baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2000-batting-leaders.shtml
- 11baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2001.shtml
- 12baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2002.shtml
- 13baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2004.shtml
- 14baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1995-batting-leaders.shtml
- 15baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1987-batting-leaders.shtml
- 16baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_1996.shtml