Bobby Bonds, baseball player, 332 home runs, 1968-1981

Bobby Bonds

Born: 3/15/1946 in Riverside, CA, USA

Died: 8/23/2003 in San Carlos, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-06-25 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Bobby Lee Bonds

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Biography

Bobby Bonds, born in 1946, was a dynamic position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1968 until 1981. Known for his exceptional combination of power and speed, Bonds played in 1,849 games throughout his career, amassing 1,886 hits, 332 home runs, and driving in 1,024 RBIs. His impressive batting average of .268 reflected his ability to make consistent contact, while his 461 stolen bases showcased his remarkable speed on the bases, making him one of the premier athletes of his era. Bonds was selected as an All-Star three times, highlighting his impact and recognition within the league during his playing days. Emerging during a transformative period in baseball, Bonds contributed to the growing emphasis on power-hitting and athleticism that characterized the game in the late 1960s and 1970s. He was a trailblazer who not only excelled on the field but also paved the way for future generations of players. Bonds' legacy extends beyond his statistics; he is often remembered for his tenacity and skill, which helped to shape the modern game and inspired countless players who followed in his footsteps.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1849 7043 1258 1886 302 66 332 1024 461 914 1757 0.268 0.353 0.471 0.824 25669.5

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career SLG .471 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +25.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.824 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — +18.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1968 SFG NL 81 307 55 78 10 5 9 35 16 38 84 0.254 .236 (+7%) .298 (+13%) .340 (+20%) .638 (+16%) 856.7
1969 SFG NL 158 622 120 161 25 6 32 90 45 81 187 0.259 .248 (+4%) .320 (+10%) .369 (+28%) .689 (+20%) 2444.0
1970 SFG NL 157 663 134 200 36 10 26 78 48 77 189 0.302 .253 (+19%) .325 (+15%) .385 (+31%) .711 (+24%) 3140.5
1971 SFG NL 155 619 110 178 32 4 33 102 26 62 137 0.288 .249 (+15%) .316 (+12%) .365 (+40%) .682 (+27%) 3135.2
1972 SFG NL 153 626 118 162 29 5 26 80 44 60 137 0.259 .243 (+6%) .310 (+5%) .353 (+26%) .664 (+16%) 1792.1
1973 SFG NL 160 643 131 182 34 4 39 96 43 87 148 0.283 .256 (+10%) .325 (+14%) .378 (+40%) .703 (+28%) 3629.2
1974 SFG NL 150 567 97 145 22 8 21 71 41 95 134 0.256 .256 (avg) .324 (+12%) .369 (+18%) .693 (+15%) 1885.8
1975 NYY AL 145 529 93 143 26 3 32 85 30 89 137 0.270 .257 (+5%) .327 (+15%) .374 (+37%) .701 (+27%) 2887.8
1976 LAA AL 99 378 48 100 10 3 10 54 30 41 90 0.265 .255 (+4%) .320 (+5%) .360 (+7%) .681 (+6%) 455.6
1977 LAA AL 158 592 103 156 23 9 37 115 41 74 141 0.264 .264 (avg) .329 (+4%) .401 (+30%) .730 (+18%) 2070.9
1978 CHW AL 26 90 8 25 4 0 2 8 6 10 10 0.278 .257 (+8%) .323 (+7%) .378 (+3%) .702 (+5%) 82.2
1978 TEX AL 130 475 85 126 15 4 29 82 37 69 110 0.265 .257 (+3%) .323 (+10%) .378 (+31%) .702 (+21%) 82.2
1979 CLE AL 146 538 93 148 24 1 25 85 34 74 135 0.275 .265 (+4%) .329 (+11%) .397 (+16%) .727 (+14%) 1701.4
1980 STL NL 86 231 37 47 5 3 5 24 15 33 74 0.203 .264 (-23%) .326 (-7%) .387 (-19%) .714 (-13%) -509.2
1981 CHC NL 45 163 26 35 7 1 6 19 5 24 44 0.215 .255 (-16%) .320 (+1%) .368 (+3%) .688 (+2%) 101.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1971 NLCS SFN 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1736 1707 3659 128 89 40

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 SFN OF 80 76 169 6 4 1
1969 SFN OF 155 154 339 9 8 2
1970 SFN OF 157 155 326 14 11 7
1971 SFN OF 154 152 329 10 2 1
1972 SFN OF 153 153 345 8 8 3
1973 SFN OF 158 157 346 12 11 5
1974 SFN OF 148 146 305 11 11 3
1975 NYA OF 129 128 287 12 4 6
1976 CAL OF 98 97 199 9 5 3
1977 CAL OF 140 139 272 5 4 0
1978 CHA OF 22 22 40 3 2 1
1978 TEX OF 111 111 213 13 7 5
1979 CLE OF 116 115 267 9 6 1
1980 SLN OF 70 57 114 5 4 2
1981 CHN OF 45 45 108 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 64
Center Field 296
Right Field 1474
Designated Hitter 81

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1977 TSN All-Star OF
1975 Player of the Week Week of 1975-09-19
1974 Gold Glove OF
1973 All-Star Game MVP
1973 Gold Glove OF
1973 TSN All-Star OF
1973 TSN Player of the Year
1971 Gold Glove OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1977 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 28.0 392 0
1975 Most Valuable Player AL 30th 1.0 336 0
1973 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 174.0 336 1
1971 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 139.0 336 0
1969 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 2.0 336 0