Barry Bonds talks about famous Eric Gagne at bat

[@waynzignordics]

The game used to be so much fun. That breaking ball nearly broke Bonds' knees, and then a heater at his ribs, followed by turning on a 99mph fastball inside the plate. Just an amazing at-bat.

[@Mike7911779]

This is the coolest i've ever seen Bonds. Wish we saw more of him like this. To get a glimpse of a Mt. Rushmore hitter breaking down pitch sequences and his thought process, this is a gem

[@ricky5369]

we'll never know how great he was because he took steroids. We can't compare him to the rest of the players. What if Mike Trout took steroids?

[@potentially__9445]

@@ricky5369yes we can, he’s the GOAT, steroids or not.

[@ricky5369]

@@potentially__9445 no no no Big Ramy can't win the natural bodybuilding championship just by them saying "because he's so big not natural, he would probably win if he was natural" it doesn't work like that, baseball fans don't know enough about steroids because it's mainstream, this wouldn't fly in any other industry

[@paulforsell5197]

@@ricky5369trout does take steroids

[@colincraig5427]

@@potentially__9445 Perhaps he could have been. Now he's just a guy who played some good games for the Pirates.

[@tankerslut]

So happy to find this gem! Just listened to an episode of Bauer Bytes and this was mentioned. Long live the HR King Bonds

[@ogfaded]

Lol same ,had to look it up after watching Bauer

[@IoannisGats]

I note a typo in your effusive reply: Long live the HR King* Bonds.

[@NYCHeavyHitz212]

@@IoannisGats lol go away

[@jaysantos536]

CHEATING BASTARD...........

[@jaysantos536]

Home run King's name is HENRY AARON.........

[@dominickorinis4037]

The greatest ever how can anyone deny that.

[@RO-pg9hw]

He ruined his own legacy.

[@torressoncarl]

By far the greatest

[@jsolis]

The greatest at cheating

[@themaestro3034]

Cuz Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson were better… all due respect the Clemens tho. Steroids wasnt cheating til after the mlb banned it.

[@QuietSquirrelClips]

@@jsolis chill. He didn’t “cheat”

[@goofy_xf6223]

This AB was definitely one of the greatest. That inside fastball and back door breaking were pitches that could’ve put away 99.9% of big league hitters

[@AtlantaSamurai]

GOAT

[@VenomousStare]

Everything that was RIGHT with the steroid era. Two God tier players hitting levels thought unachievable. Love both these players. Barry was great here doing commentary!

[@kaivaughn3782]

They really need to let them do steroids again

[@MASTAdondaMASTADON]

Love barry. Also btw perfect example of pitcher and batter on the good supplements.

[@Seltkirk-ABC]

you mean steroids? That's cheating though.

[@ahogg5960]

I heard Gagne made the deal on the proviso he was allowed to throw one off speed in the at-bat. That's why you see him shake the catcher off multiple times later in the at-bat. Catcher thinking they could stitch Bonds up again with that curveball low in the zone, but Gagne knew the deal and was like "Nope, all fastballs bro"

[@joshrichert1606]

Yup i just watched a video where he talks about exactly that, and explains the deal they had haha.

[@markmosepi7641]

Haha catcher like wtf bro

[@josieclarke460]

language barrier

[@ARmirzaful]

@@josieclarke460 lol what a competition. Baseball X files.

[@josieclarke460]

so when you hear bonds tell it he thinks its just he can throw 1 pitch as in the fastball only. Gagne tells it to Trevor Bauer on momentum recently and he explains it like hes allowed fastball plus 1 off speed pitch. Because Gagne is French Canadian I think he just misunderstood Barry.@@ARmirzaful

[@stripervince1]

Your world series homer 2002 into the smoke and fog, past the scoreboard, that was the best one, we couldnt see where it went

[@LeroyBickerstaff-IV]

Has it landed yet? Lol

[@Alysonmarie-2399]

The Best and the beast. Barry bonds

[@fjr70ify]

Saw him live at Yankees stadium BP in 2002. I've NEVER seen anyone hit the ball as far as he did. The ball was at peak he ight 10 yards from the fence and slammed into the back wall behind the right center field bleachers. We were on the 1st base line upper deck...it was magestic.

[@js290]

@@fjr70ify got to see Bonds smack a John Smoltz 99mph high & tight fastball...

[@aidsskrillex5355]

Best at bat/duel ever!

[@LDehaut]

It was great indeed. Yet, he knew what was coming. But he still had to hit it, so hats off.

[@frokenstein]

Interesting discrepancy. Gagne said he and Bonds agreed he could throw him one off-speed pitch.

[@rollotomasi1873]

Yeah, I'm thinking maybe Bonds forgot he said that.

[@tonykoz]

@@rollotomasi1873 or maybe Gagne added that to the story to explain why he threw a curveball. I don’t know who to believe.

[@edgehead411]

@Big J Like you arent?

[@mathieuSScote]

True ! I guess devil in the details shit. Bonds did show a appreciation towards Gagné.

[@mathieuSScote]

​@@tonykozI do believe Gagné, his reaction in 100% genuine when he says that Bonds forbade him to throw change ups.

[@wolfie71231]

this was the Ali-Frazier of MLB, game respect game

[@thehyperyt5942]

3:04

[@aaronaragon5695]

Both these dudes were juiced out their minds at this time still, look at how both dugouts were emptied just to see the that. The height of the steroid era. Crazy but more importantly, Historical

[@aaronaragon5695]

Power vs Power

[@nicksunfortune5718]

He’s the MJ.

[@ARmirzaful]

He is pretty up there. But Jeter is closer...MJ is clutch in the big games? Was Barry super clutch? He is more Lebron.

[@dontrellmayfieldjr2868]

Best Damn Sports Show💯🔥

[@HMTVBrian]

Two of the GOATs roided out of their gourd. Baseball was fun as hell lmao

[@no-bozos]

That was a frozen rope liner out. I blinked and the ball was clearing the fence. Holy cow!!!

[@js290]

Gary Sheffield use to hit line drive home runs...

[@edge1000]

Awesome upload

[@deadarmd]

That exit velocity in San Francisco must have been 120 miles an houe

[@zsmith1221]

Too bad barry hardly ever opened up to media like that. He seams like a great guy when he is himself

[@pkpnyt4711]

Barry knew before anybody else about the media spin and how they made up stories and he hated it. That's why he was a prick to the media. Just like Marshawn when he started doing the, "I'm here because I don't want to get fined", they knew the spin that these media personalities made up. Now they get exposed more often because of social media and don't have control as they used to anymore (ESPN starting to crumble and die - LOL). Now, if we can just remove voting for media in the HOF it would be icing on the cake.

[@Fakename70]

Can you blame him? I sure don’t. The media love to anoint themselves as the conduit between the players and the fans as if the stupid and irrelevant bullshit they ask and talk about is what we’re begging to know about. I’m not convinced it really is. What’s worse is they also take it upon themselves to “hold players accountable”. That’s pretty fucking rich, and, you’d have to have a massive ego yourself to even think like that. Meanwhile, who’s holding THEM accountable?

[@danielmusfeldt6393]

Well said.

[@elbee3495]

G.O.A.T. - Get this man in the Hall of Fame already!

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

I always heard the deal was he could throw one breaking ball and that curveball was it. He’s saying the deal was only fastballs.

[@qman66]

When was this interview?

[@johnjacobjingle7177]

Greatest to have ever cheated. Its a shame really

[@jasonhoppe781]

Never tested positive. Nobody cared when Mark and Sosa were going at it.

[@timmyasikin4177]

Witch hunt....😮😮😮

[@sumatran]

What a great fucking story! Thanks for posting!!!!

[@christiandouglass2225]

Nobody gonna talk about how Bonds and Gagne have completely different versions of the bet

[@HenryPPMN]

I think the only difference in their retelling of this at bat was the “mutual agreement” upon one offspeed pitch. Gagne’s first 3 pitches could not be any more perfect. Regardless, they both knew fastball was coming for the last few pitches. I personally believe Barry’s recollection of the at bat.

[@stevelibby6852]

The Shell Garage? The microphones are in shells?

[@jackhamm5554]

I probably saw most of Barry's SF homers , he was always pretty cool, just when the dick's in the media would push his buttons he'd get a little bit agro .

[@Fakename70]

Could you blame him?

[@michaelcarman4875]

@@Fakename70 no

[@Hawkgoulet]

It’s funny Gagne tells the story that the agreement was one breaking ball and no changeups.

[@paulnettles9109]

Just 2 dominant guys, chemically enhanced to the max, mano y mano. The difference was Gagne needed the roids to compete at that level while Bonds was already an all-time great that was advanced to God-mode.

[@farhanfriedman9972]

Gagné wasn’t allowed to throw a change-up? How can Barry say he beat Gagné when Gagné had one hand tied behind his back?

[@AstroWrLd44]

Because it was power vs power. Your fastball vs my bat. Have you seen the natural movie?? 3 fastballs for strikes is a pure alpha move.

[@farhanfriedman9972]

@@AstroWrLd44 If you see Gagné’s recent recollection of this AB on Momentum, the deal was, Gagné could only throw one off-speed the entire AB. He used it on the curveball that was just a hair outside. Gagné’s Vulcan changeup was one of the best ever. For Bonds to insist on that qualifier doesn’t make it that amazing since he was sitting fastball the entire time. Consider the 2017 Houston Astros. Knowing what’s coming gives the batter a huge advantage. I get that Gagné still agreed to the terms, but not being able to use his full arsenal of pitches decreases the value of Bonds’ accomplishment.

[@farhanfriedman9972]

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[@AstroWrLd44]

@@farhanfriedman9972 yea I’ve seen it. What you need to understand is they’re friends, it’s a bit of a bet/bravado thing to see who comes out on top. I know many times I would say to my friends on other teams, you’re gonna get a fastball down the middle first at bat. If you miss it tough luck , you’re not gonna get another one.

[@farhanfriedman9972]

@@AstroWrLd44 Notice the subtle difference in their stories. Barry said the deal was nothing but fastballs, and the back door curveball was a surprise. Gagné said they agreed to one offspeed, but no change-ups. Both are liars/cheaters. Who do you believe?

[@jerrybrownell3633]

Those who don't like Bonds or think he cheated are just jealous because Barry never played for their favorite team.

[@bennygarcia4]

One of the saddest comments ever lol

[@paulkuch420]

Gagne said that Bonds agreed to 1 off speed pitch that's not the chamgeup. Sounds like Bonds tryn to change the rules. Either way, this is a match up for the ages. Everyone in that stadium on their feet

[@tony_anello]

I saw that too but the way Bonds reacted after the pitch I kinda believe him

[@josieclarke460]

I think its language barrier French Canadian

[@dirtymikesnow]

I wasnt at that game.

[@HereForAStorm]

Me neither! That's awesome.

[@Fakename70]

I didn’t see this live.

[@Timmie360]

Wow. He looks like an amazing player! Why is he not in the HOF again? 💉

[@Buzzalldrin]

Put BARRY BONDS in the Hall of Fame(Shame)where he Belongs!!!

[@jamesrick7351]

juicer on juicer

[@chrisstarr4523]

Chris Rose is the worst thing that ever happened to baseball or poker. He is a complete joke.

[@lousassle9387]

Jomboy don't think so

[@5IvanDrago5]

Interviewers always screw up Bonds interviews, reminds me alot of Pete Rose. I could listen to Pete Rose talk baseball all damn day, but every interview ends up being the HOF and betting on baseball. Bonds is the same way, when Barry talks baseball whether it be mechanics, other players, or stories like this, he is absolutely amazing. However, just like Rose the interview always ends up a HOF\steroid discussion. Mike Tyson with boxing is the same thing, hearing Mike talk about boxing is worth paying for, but it always ends up being a shitshow interview with gothca questions.

[@JKLeScH777]

I 100% agree, but you have to understand how the media works. Asking Barry Bonds or Pete Rose about their scandals will get everyone’s attention. A conversation about baseball with either of them normally won’t, unless it’s as good as this one

[@billny33]

I mean, that didn't happen in this video. They kept it focused just on this at bat here so what are you complaining about?

[@Jmurda1983]

That wasn't the rules dawg

[@nickp3173]

"Best relief pitcher in the game at that time" ehem.. Mariano, Rivera. #42. Mariano, Rivera. #42. Mariano is the only HOF pitcher that Bonds has a 0 batting average against lol (1 at bat). Seriously though steroids or not, Bonds is the best hitter I have ever seen in my 35 years on planet earth. Put an asterisk or whatever you need to do but get this man in the hall. It's a damn shame. Steroids don't make you hit 70 home runs a year with a .600 OBP.

[@MrKcprimes]

Different leagues he never saw Rivera but gange was always on tap in the NL west

[@nickp3173]

@gereikat Imagine Rivera pitching against other pitchers lol

[@nickp3173]

@gereikat Yeah you get some backup scrub pinch hitting instead, cold off the bench. Genius. Still easier than a David Ortiz type DH.

[@Fakename70]

National League, Nick.

[@michaelcarman4875]

that's the truth!!!!!

[@agreen182]

When both guys are juiced out of their minds

[@TheBatugan77]

No dog in this fight as a Yankees fan here... But I believe Barry is not in the HOF because of his treatment of media people over the years. I think the PED excuse is just that. An excuse.

[@TheBatugan77]

I believe Mo Rivera whiffed Barry, but I don't remember for sure.

[@MrShanester117]

Apparently nobody heard about all the steroids

[@jordangarrick703]

Roids V Roids....

[@thewkovacs316]

true but face it....if the pitchers are juicing, why shouldnt the batters be

[@techgum9743]

But he knew what was coming sooo.......

[@GOdjCbostyles]

not really if you think he was up there gambling on that guy was going to live on his word I doubt it. The fact that the guy says he was going to challenge him makes it more of a mind fuck if he is or isn't

[@mitchellpatterson1593]

Bonds knew what was coming tho if you listen Gagne story of it bonds said no change up and only 1 off speed pitch so it was a curveball the rest were fast balls

[@timmylong833]

Gagne was a fool to let Bonds manipulate him like that.. Gagne wasn’t the best pitcher in the world at that time bc of his fastball. Bonds played to the ego and took him yard.

[@captainmelvinseahorse3520]

Didn’t Gagne have a streak of 84 straight saves which is an mlb record. I agree with ego part but disagree that he wasn’t the best pitcher at that time. Gagne had a solid stretch in the early 2000s

[@de_la_6.515]

If Bonds says he was the best at that time, then he was the best at that time. Who are you too say he's not when Barry himself says Gagne was the best at time?

[@timmylong833]

Captain MelvinSeahorse gentleman I didn’t say Gagne wasn’t the best at the time. I’m saying Gagne was best bc he could backup his fastball with some nasty shit. Bonds manipulated Gagne to only throwing his fastball, and Bonds took advantage.

[@GOdjCbostyles]

yes but thats a mind fuck for the hitter to believe the pitcher is going to live on his word or not. I think the fact that bonds knew that made it more difficult of an at bat

[@wb849]

It's called guts and they made a deal.

[@michaelweston2285]

two cheaters at the height of their cheating

[@shogun0127]

roider vs roider

[@johnmichaelmanzi6945]

Anyone here from the TikTok

[@michaelvasser7754]

Greatest baseball player ever no matter what anyone says.

[@michaelvasser7754]

Greatest baseball ⚾️ player ever second to none . No matter what anyone else says

[@johnnytightlips7878]

Fuk tiktok

[@ericmcgowan1993]

Why barry in uniform? Afraid no one will recognize him?

[@kennethshouler3055]

Ah, yes -- better living through steroids. I'm so impressed I could faint.

[@Kane-ib5sn]

Eric Gagne practically 'gave' this at-bat to Bonds - i heard his side of the story; there was one, and only one off-speed agreed upon, prior to this encounter (in Japan). Bonds wanted total control over the entire at-bat; he's selfish for glorification. how many hitters are being given the advanced knowledge it's going to be a fastball? - because then, all the hitter has to do, is start his swing fast, and keep the swing on plane... so, in terms of it being a 'great at-bat'...that's false. you might as well get a pitching machine to throw it down the middle. it's more like a macho-thing...which is all an illusion, to begin with.

[@tonyc8752]

You missed the point. Gagne was avoiding throwing him his best pitch. And Bonds was still hitting .300 against him. So he challenged Gagne to try and beat him with his best. And he couldn’t.

[@tomg8673]

Not even in the Top 🔝 10. Sorry weak arm Roided out Barry