Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds is a former professional baseball player who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily for the San Francisco Giants. Widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, he holds the MLB records for most career home runs (762) and most home runs in a single season (73). Bonds' career has been surrounded by controversy, particularly regarding allegations of performance-enhancing drug use, which have led to debates about his legacy within the sport. Despite this, his extraordinary talent and impact on the game are undeniable, and he remains a prominent figure in both MLB and sports culture.
Born on Jul 24, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 2 | 3.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 70,056 | $1,700,000 | 3,134$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,100 | $89,000 | 83$ |
| Totals | 3 | 48,853,148 | 80,156 | $1,789,000 | 3,217$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Canada:
Barry Bonds has been denied entry into baseball’s Hall of Fame despite his accomplishments.
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Dominican Republic:
Barry Bonds was among the players who fell short in the Hall of Fame voting.
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Canada:
Bonds and Clemens fell short in 2022 in their 10th and final appearances on the BBWAA ballot.
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United States:
Wolf has compared this success rate to that of players like Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa during Major League Baseball’s steroid era.
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Switzerland:
Barry Bonds was a baseball star who achieved unprecedented success with the aid of performance-enhancing drugs provided by Victor Conte.
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El Salvador:
Barry Bonds is one of the eight candidates announced for the Hall of Fame.
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Dominican Republic:
Bonds, a seven-time National League MVP and 14-time All-Star, set the all-time home run record with 762.
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Canada:
A seven-time NL MVP and 14-time all-star outfielder, Bonds set the career home run record with 762.
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United States:
Bonds set the career home run record with 762 and the season record with 73 in 2001.
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Canada:
Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants bettered Ruth's single-season slugging percentage.
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