Barry Bonds Net Worth [Best Home Run Hitter Of All Time ]

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Net Worth:	$110 million
Profession/Career:	Professional Baseball Player, Left Fielder
College:	Arizona State University
Major/Degree:	Criminology
Full Name:	Barry Lamar Bonds
Date of Birth:	July 24, 1964
Place of Birth:	Riverside, California
Height:	6 ft 2 in

Frequently associated with

Roger Clemens
Sammy Sosa
Curt Schilling
Fred McGriff
Derek Jeter
Larry Walker
Jim Thome
Willie Mays
Pete Rose
Babe Ruth
Ted Williams

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Net Worth of Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $110 million.

The majority of his net worth comes from his career in baseball. Between the years 1986 and 2007, he has earned over $188 million dollars in total playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants. He is ranked as the 20^th highest paid baseball player ever in total earnings in the MLB.

How much does Barry Bonds earn in a year?

Barry Bonds is estimated to earn roughly $9 million a year throughout his career.

His average annual salary comes out to around $9 million a year for the 22 seasons he has played. For example, in 1992, he received a salary of $7.3 million, while in 1997, he received a salary of $11.4 million. In general, his salary started off on the lower end during the beginning of his career, and grew towards the end of his career, though it may have tapered off a bit towards the end. Keep in mind that his millions back then equate to much more purchasing power than the same millions that are paid out today.

Barry Bonds’ Salary By Year:

1985: $150K
1986: $60K
1987: $100K
1988: $220K
1989: $360K
1990: $850K
1991: $2.3 million
1992: $4.7 million
1993: $7.3 million
1994: $7.3 million
1995: $7.3 million
1996: $7.3 million
1997: $7.3 million
1998: $7.3 million
1999: $11.5 million
2000: $11.5 million
2001: $11.5 million
2002: $18 million
2003: $18 million
2004: $18 million
2005: $18 million
2006: $18 million
2007: $15.8 million

During Barry Bonds’ last year of play, in 2007, the average MLB player made a salary of $2.8 million, for reference. Baseball salaries have increased in general every year as well. On the higher end of pay, Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels being one of the highest-paid MLB players ever received a salary of $35 million in 2019. In the same year, Max Scherzer received a salary of $38 million.

The average player in the MLB makes $4.41 million per season as of 2022, which is up from $4.17 million back in 2021.

Did Barry Bonds grow up rich or poor?

Barry Bonds grew up relatively well-off. He was born in Riverside, California before moving to San Francisco where his father Bobby Bonds signed a contract to play as an outfielder for the San Francisco Giants. Although his father wasn’t as wealthy as Barry Bonds when he became a baseball player, he still provided a good life for his family. Bobby Bonds played in the MLB from 1968 to 1981. During Bobby’s last played year in 1981, the average MLB player made $185K a season.

Why is Barry Bonds not in the Hall of Fame?

Barry Bonds’ exclusion from the Hall of Fame can be attributed to his association with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) during his playing career. Bonds was implicated in the BALCO scandal, which involved the distribution of banned substances, including steroids. While Bonds has never tested positive for PEDs, his connection to the scandal, along with other evidence and allegations, has cast a shadow over his accomplishments.

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) voting process for the Hall of Fame takes into consideration a player’s integrity, sportsmanship, character, and overall contribution to the game, in addition to their statistical achievements. Many voters have expressed reservations about Bonds’ alleged PED use and its impact on his records, which has led to his exclusion from the Hall of Fame thus far.