I've always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).
I feel my time in baseball has come and gone. I feel like I had a great career. I had a lot of fun and have a lot of great memories. At one point in time, I'll be able to tell it all. Right now that's in the past. I see things differently. I more want to help.
I don't ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh.
When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball.
Losing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world.
It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player.
I don't know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
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.
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.
I like to be against the odds.
I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.
I don't know if the record is going to happen. I don't really think about the record. There are other things I worry about.
I think of myself as 'catching' the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.
I could learn how to press 'Record' on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
Baseball is just my job.
There's not too many rich black people in this world.
I don't want to be a Major League coach.
I don't know what my future is.
I know when I'm off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you'll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game.
My life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn't get any crazier. I'm just trying to stay sane.
I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.
