It's a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I've accomplished something in the game of baseball..

It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player..

I have a chef who makes sure that I'm getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performance level..

Those boos really motivate me to make something happen..

I don't ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh..

Baseball is just my job..

I think of myself as 'catching' the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power..

Losing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world..

It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't..

I don't know if the record is going to happen. I don't really think about the record. There are other things I worry about..

I know when I'm off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you'll be there. If your body feels go….

I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark..

If you want to be on top, you've got to have broad shoulders, because as fast as you get there, the faster they try to knock you down..

I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top..

Serra High school, to me, was my most enjoyable time for me in my entire life. That was the only time I was free. We just played baseball because it ….

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period..

There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run..

I don't want to be a Major League coach..

I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesave….

I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better..

Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others..