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.
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
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
@@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
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"
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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 .
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.
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
@@Niuway44 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 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.
@@Niuway44 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?
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.
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.
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
"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.
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
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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?
@@ricky5369yes we can, he’s the GOAT, steroids or not.
@@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
@@ricky5369trout does take steroids
@@potentially__9445 Perhaps he could have been. Now he's just a guy who played some good games for the Pirates.
So happy to find this gem! Just listened to an episode of Bauer Bytes and this was mentioned. Long live the HR King Bonds
Lol same ,had to look it up after watching Bauer
I note a typo in your effusive reply: Long live the HR King* Bonds.
@@IoannisGats lol go away
CHEATING BASTARD...........
Home run King's name is HENRY AARON.........
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"
Yup i just watched a video where he talks about exactly that, and explains the deal they had haha.
Haha catcher like wtf bro
language barrier
@@josieclarke460 lol what a competition. Baseball X files.
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
The Best and the beast. Barry bonds
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.
@@fjr70ify got to see Bonds smack a John Smoltz 99mph high & tight fastball...
GOAT
Your world series homer 2002 into the smoke and fog, past the scoreboard, that was the best one, we couldnt see where it went
Has it landed yet? Lol
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!
They really need to let them do steroids again
There was nothing right with the "Steroid Era" It made baseball into a farce.
It was great indeed. Yet, he knew what was coming. But he still had to hit it, so hats off.
Best at bat/duel ever!
Interesting discrepancy. Gagne said he and Bonds agreed he could throw him one off-speed pitch.
Yeah, I'm thinking maybe Bonds forgot he said that.
@@rollotomasi1873 or maybe Gagne added that to the story to explain why he threw a curveball. I don’t know who to believe.
@Big J Like you arent?
True ! I guess devil in the details shit. Bonds did show a appreciation towards Gagné.
@@tonykozI do believe Gagné, his reaction in 100% genuine when he says that Bonds forbade him to throw change ups.
The greatest ever how can anyone deny that.
He ruined his own legacy.
By far the greatest
The greatest at cheating
Cuz Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson were better… all due respect the Clemens tho. Steroids wasnt cheating til after the mlb banned it.
@@jsolis chill. He didn’t “cheat”
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
Power vs Power
Love barry. Also btw perfect example of pitcher and batter on the good supplements.
you mean steroids? That's cheating though.
Too bad barry hardly ever opened up to media like that. He seams like a great guy when he is himself
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.
He’s the MJ.
He is pretty up there. But Jeter is closer...MJ is clutch in the big games? Was Barry super clutch? He is more Lebron.
this was the Ali-Frazier of MLB, game respect game
Awesome upload
Those who don't like Bonds or think he cheated are just jealous because Barry never played for their favorite team.
It’s funny Gagne tells the story that the agreement was one breaking ball and no changeups.
That exit velocity in San Francisco must have been 120 miles an houe
Two of the GOATs roided out of their gourd. Baseball was fun as hell lmao
That was a frozen rope liner out. I blinked and the ball was clearing the fence. Holy cow!!!
Gary Sheffield use to hit line drive home runs...
Best Damn Sports Show💯🔥
When was this interview?
What a great fucking story! Thanks for posting!!!!
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 .
Could you blame him?
@@Fakename70 no
The Shell Garage? The microphones are in shells?
Wow. He looks like an amazing player! Why is he not in the HOF again?
💉
Greatest to have ever cheated. Its a shame really
Never tested positive. Nobody cared when Mark and Sosa were going at it.
Nobody gonna talk about how Bonds and Gagne have completely different versions of the bet
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.
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
I saw that too but the way Bonds reacted after the pitch I kinda believe him
I think its language barrier French Canadian
G.O.A.T. - Get this man in the Hall of Fame already!
I wasnt at that game.
Me neither! That's awesome.
I didn’t see this live.
juicer on juicer
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?
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.
@@Niuway44 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.
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@@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.
@@Niuway44 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?
That wasn't the rules dawg
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.
I believe Mo Rivera whiffed Barry, but I don't remember for sure.
Chris Rose is the worst thing that ever happened to baseball or poker. He is a complete joke.
Jomboy don't think so
Apparently nobody heard about all the steroids
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.
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
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?
"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.
Eric Gagne’ stats were way way better than Rivera’s in 02, 03, and 04.
Different leagues he never saw Rivera but gange was always on tap in the NL west
@@GEREIKAT Imagine Rivera pitching against other pitchers lol
@@nickp3173 Pitchers rarely hit in the ninth inning baseball genius.
@@GEREIKAT Yeah you get some backup scrub pinch hitting instead, cold off the bench. Genius. Still easier than a David Ortiz type DH.
Put BARRY BONDS in the Hall of Fame(Shame)where he Belongs!!!
When both guys are juiced out of their minds
Roids V Roids....
true
but face it....if the pitchers are juicing, why shouldnt the batters be
Was amazing. Cheater vs cheater. Whose cheats were gonna win? Thats the question.
But he knew what was coming sooo.......
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
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
......mariano is the best but ok barry
two cheaters at the height of their cheating
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.
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
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?
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.
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
It's called guts and they made a deal.
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Greatest baseball player ever no matter what anyone says.
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Why barry in uniform? Afraid no one will recognize him?
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.
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.
Ah, yes -- better living through steroids. I'm so impressed I could faint.
roider vs roider
Not even in the Top 🔝 10.
Sorry weak arm Roided out Barry