Barry Bonds

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Barry Bonds's career is filled with remarkable accolades that underscore his place in baseball history. He stands alone with seven National League MVP Awards, a record that highlights his sustained excellence and dominance across different eras. His inclusion in the MLB All-Century Team in 1999 recognized him as one of the greatest players of the 20th century. Bonds also holds the distinction of being the all-time leader in career home runs and single-season home runs, records that speak to his incredible power at the plate. He is the only player in MLB history to achieve both 500 home runs and 500 stolen bases, a testament to his rare combination of power and speed. Despite not yet being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, his statistical achievements and numerous awards undeniably mark him as one of the sport's most impactful figures.

AwardsBarry Bonds's career is decorated with an extraordinary collection of awards, highlighting his consistent excellence. He won a record seven National League MVP Awards, demonstrating his unparalleled impact on the game over more than a decade. His offensive prowess was further recognized with 12 Silver Slugger Awards, while his defensive skills earned him eight Gold Glove Awards. Bonds was also a 14-time MLB All-Star and a two-time winner of the Hank Aaron Award, celebrating the best offensive player in each league.

Honours & Distinctions

MLB All-Century Team

Major League Baseball·1999

Named one of the 30 greatest players of the 20th century.

San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame

San Francisco Giants·2008

Inducted as a member of the Giants Wall of Fame.

Rankings & Lists

The 100 Greatest Baseball Players

The Sporting News·1998

Career Wins Above Replacement (WAR) among Position Players

Baseball Reference·2026

Career Wins Above Replacement (WAR) among Position Players

FanGraphs·2026

Top 10 Left Fielders

MLB Network·2026

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

October 15, 2001

The King of Swing: Barry Bonds and the Home Run Record

TIME Magazine

December 13, 2004

The Steroid Era

ESPN The Magazine

April 18, 2005

Bonds: The Truth

Records & Feats

Most Career Home Runs

Hitting Record·2007

Hit 762 career home runs, the all-time Major League Baseball record.

Most Home Runs in a Single Season

Hitting Record·2001

Hit 73 home runs during the 2001 Major League Baseball season.

Most National League MVP Awards

Awards·2004

Won seven National League Most Valuable Player Awards, an MLB record.

Only Player with 500 Home Runs and 500 Stolen Bases

Career Milestone·2007

Achieved 762 career home runs and 514 stolen bases, a unique feat in MLB history.

Highest Single-Season On-Base Percentage

Hitting Record·2004

Recorded an on-base percentage of .609 in the 2004 season, the highest ever.

Most Career Walks

Hitting Record·2007

Accumulated 2,558 career walks, an all-time Major League Baseball record.

Most Single-Season Walks

Hitting Record·2004

Drew 232 walks in the 2004 season, an all-time Major League Baseball record.