The greatest single-season offensive performance in baseball history — Barry Bonds' 73 home runs in 2001 and career record 762 are tainted by PED accusations but statistically unparalleled.
Barry Bonds is the most statistically dominant offensive player in baseball history, though his legacy is permanently shadowed by associations with performance-enhancing drugs. His 73 home runs in 2001 is the single-season record and his 762 career home runs is the all-time record. His 2001-2004 run was the most dominant four-year offensive performance in the sport's history, including an on-base percentage of .609 in 2002.
His 2001-2004 seasons were so statistically dominant that pitchers walked him intentionally a record 688 times — including 120 intentional walks in 2004 alone.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- 7x NL MVP
- 762 career home runs (record)
- 73 HR season 2001 (record)
- .609 OBP 2002 (record)