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sports26 days ago•3 min saved

Nick Kurtz Breaks Barry Bonds’ Modern Walk Streak in A’s Win Over Royals

Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz drew his 19th consecutive walk to break Barry Bonds’ modern-era record, doing so in a 6-3 win over the Royals in Sacramento when he was intentionally walked by John Schreiber. Kurtz, the 2024 No. 4 pick and a former AL ROY/Silver Slugger, now sits tied for second on the single-season list at 19, behind Roy Cullenbine’s all-time 22; Bonds’ record remains the benchmark for overall walks, with Williams also at 19 in 1941. Kurtz has five homers in 19 games this season and a .963 OPS.

via New York Post|

#barry-bonds #baseball #mlb

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

Statistical Model Names New Baseball GOAT, Surpassing Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds

A new statistical ranking method has crowned Barry Bonds as the greatest baseball player of all time, surpassing Babe Ruth, based on a comprehensive analysis of players across history within their respective eras.

via The New York Times|

#babe-ruth #barry-bonds #baseball

sports10 months ago•1 min saved

Cal Raleigh Nears Barry Bonds' Midseason Home Run Record

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is close to breaking Barry Bonds' MLB record for home runs before the All-Star break, having hit 38 homers this season, just one shy of Bonds' 39 in 2001, with more games and the Home Run Derby remaining.

via Sports Illustrated|

#all-star-game #barry-bonds #cal-raleigh

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Rickwood Field: Honoring Willie Mays and Black Baseball's Legacy

Barry Bonds attended a game at Rickwood Field to honor his late godfather, Willie Mays, who began his professional career there. Bonds, still emotional about Mays' passing, felt it was important to be present as Mays would have wanted. This visit marked Bonds' first time at the historic field, where he participated in events celebrating the Negro Leagues and Mays' legacy.

via USA TODAY|

#barry-bonds #negro-leagues #rickwood-field

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"MLB Integrates Negro Leagues Stats, Rewrites Record Books"

MLB has officially integrated Negro Leagues statistics into its historical record, impacting several records held by former Giants slugger Barry Bonds. Hall of Fame catcher Josh Gibson now holds the single-season records for slugging percentage and OPS, as well as the career records in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. This move honors the achievements of Negro Leagues players and ensures their contributions are recognized in the broader history of baseball.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|

#barry-bonds #baseball-history #josh-gibson

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Yankees Camp Debut: Juan Soto's Generational Arrival and Future with the Team"

Juan Soto's first day at the New York Yankees' camp saw him interacting with teammates and expressing optimism about playing in New York. The team is reportedly interested in locking him up long term, despite his agent's reputation for securing top dollar for clients. Soto met with manager Aaron Boone for a one-on-one talk and received a lofty comparison to Barry Bonds for his plate discipline. The Yankees hope Soto will be a key figure in their lineup for years to come.

via The Athletic|

#aaron-boone #barry-bonds #contract-extension

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Jack Suwinski Makes a Splash with Two Homers in McCovey Cove

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski hit two home runs into San Francisco's McCovey Cove during a 14-4 loss to the Giants, becoming the second player after Barry Bonds to achieve the feat since Oracle Park opened 24 seasons ago. Bonds hit 35 homers into the bay from 2000-07. Suwinski hit the 55th and 56th splash home runs by a visiting player, while the Giants have hit 99, including two this year by LaMonte Wade Jr. and Brandon Crawford.

via ESPN|

#barry-bonds #home-runs #jack-suwinski

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Streaks and Struggles: Giants' Opening Day Woes and Beyond"

The San Francisco Giants continued their streak of starting a different player in left field on Opening Day for the 17th consecutive year, tying the second-longest such streak in MLB history. The streak began in 2007, the year after Barry Bonds left the team, and has been filled with a mix of aging veterans and younger, unestablished players. Rookie Blake Sabol made his MLB debut in left field for the Giants on Thursday, but went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being substituted out.

via Yahoo Sports|

#barry-bonds #blake-sabol #left-field