Making the Hall of Fame, would it be something that’s gratifying because of what I’ve sacrificed? Sure. Baseball has been a big part of our lives. We’ve sacrificed our bodies. It’s the way we made our living. – 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. – 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. – Barry Bonds
Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others. – Barry Bonds
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. – Barry Bonds
It’s called talent. I just have it. I can’t explain it. You either have it or you don’t. – Barry Bonds
But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best. – Barry Bonds
I want to be part of Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame, but I don’t want to be part of the kind of Hall of Fame that’s based on voters’ beliefs and assumptions. – Barry Bonds
I could learn how to press ‘Record’ on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine. – Barry Bonds