Random baseball thread

[jedi ninja]

Wanted to start this as to not clog up the Sue Bird thread anymore.

Barry Bonds is the greatest baseball player to have ever played…that is my contention. I may be wrong, but I don’t think so. This thread doesn’t only have to be about him, but this will get it started.

19. From 1993-2007, Barry Bonds had more intentional walks than the Twins, Rangers, White Sox, Orioles, A’s, Blue Jays, Royals, and Tigers.

That’s #19 on this list of amazing and crazy stats Bonds compiled during his career.

My 25 Favorite Barry Bonds Facts

(This was originally published on July 24, 2014. In honor of the Giants retiring Bonds’ #25, all stats have been updated through August 11, 2018. Congratulations, Barry!) About six months ago…

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[jedi ninja]

In 2004, Barry Bonds had more IBBs than he did swings and misses, 120 intentional walks, 92 swings and misses.

That may be the craziest stat from that 2004 season, and there are some fucking doozies on that list. Just think about that for a minute…more INTENTIONAL walks than swings and misses over an entire MLB season.

 

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How Truly Insane was Barry Bonds?

Describing the career of Barry Bonds as dominant would be downplaying his accomplishments on the diamond. His presence at the plate literally brought fear into the eyes of opposing pitchers. From t…

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