History of Barry Bonds in Timeline

Barry Bonds, a former MLB left fielder, played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986-1992) and San Francisco Giants (1993-2007). Widely regarded as one of baseball's all-time greats, he holds numerous records. His career is also marked by controversy surrounding allegations of performance-enhancing drug use.

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1901: Nap Lajoie Receives Intentional Walk

In 1901, Nap Lajoie received an intentional walk with the bases loaded, a rare baseball occurrence.

1928: Del Bissonette Receives Intentional Walk

In 1928, Del Bissonette received an intentional walk with the bases loaded, a rare baseball occurrence.

1931: MVP award creation

The MVP award was first given in 1931.

1943: Josh Gibson's slugging percentage

In 1943, Josh Gibson had a .868 slugging percentage.

1944: Bill Nicholson Receives Intentional Walk

In 1944, Bill Nicholson received an intentional walk with the bases loaded, a rare baseball occurrence.

July 24, 1964: Barry Bonds Born

On July 24, 1964, Barry Lamar Bonds was born. He later became a professional baseball left fielder.

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1964: Aunt Competed in Olympics

In 1964, Rosie Bonds, Barry Bonds' paternal aunt, competed in the Olympics and was a former American record holder in the 80 meter hurdles.

1969: Willie McCovey's intentional walks

In 1969, Willie McCovey had 45 intentional walks, a Major League record at the time, which was later surpassed by Barry Bonds.

1973: Bobby Bonds Almost Achieves 40-40

In 1973, Barry Bonds' father, Bobby Bonds, nearly achieved a 40-40 season, with 39 home runs and 43 stolen bases.

August 23, 1976: Michael J. Bacsik faces Hank Aaron

On August 23, 1976, Michael J. Bacsik held Hank Aaron to a single and a fly out to right field.

1979: Willie Stargell's MVP award

In 1979, Willie Stargell, at 39 years and 8 months, was named National League co-MVP with Keith Hernandez.

1979: Pirates Last Postseason Berth

In 1979, the Pirates last postseason berth had been in 1979 when they won the World Series.

1982: Giants Draft Bonds

In 1982, the Giants drafted Barry Bonds in the second round of the MLB draft; however, they could not agree on contract terms, leading Bonds to attend college instead.

1984: Pirates Attendance Low

In 1984, before Bonds joined the Pirates, the team's attendance was low, averaging below 10,000 per game.

1984: College Baseball Stats

In 1984, while at Arizona State University, Barry Bonds had a .360 batting average and 30 stolen bases.

July 1985: Named Player of the Month

In July 1985, Barry Bonds was named Player of the Month for the Carolina League while playing for the Prince William Pirates.

1985: Pirates Attendance Low

In 1985, before Barry Bonds joined, the Pittsburgh Pirates struggled with low attendance, averaging below 10,000 per game for their home games.

1985: College Baseball Stats

In 1985, while playing baseball at Arizona State University, Barry Bonds hit 23 home runs with 66 RBI and had a .368 batting average. He was a Sporting News All-American selection.

May 30, 1986: Makes MLB Debut

On May 30, 1986, Barry Bonds made his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 0-for-5 with a walk in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1986: Graduates from Arizona State University

In 1986, Barry Bonds graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in criminology and was named ASU On Deck Circle Most Valuable Player.

1986: Joins Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1986, Barry Bonds joined the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking the start of his Major League Baseball career.

1986: First MLB Home Run

In 1986, Barry Bonds led National League rookies with 16 home runs, 48 RBI, 36 stolen bases, and 65 walks. He also hit his first major league home run on June 4, driving in four runs in a win over the Atlanta Braves.

1986: Plays for Hawaii Islanders

In 1986, Barry Bonds played 44 games for the Hawaii Islanders of the Pacific Coast League, hitting .311 with seven home runs and 37 RBI.

1986: Start of Today's Game Committee Eligibility

In 1986, players who lost ballot eligibility while still having made notable contributions to baseball were eligible for the Hall of Fame's Today's Game Committee.

August 1987: Met Susann Branco

In August 1987, Barry Bonds met Susann ("Sun") Margreth Branco in Montreal, Quebec. Susann later became the mother of his first two children.

1987: Switches to Left Field

In 1987, Barry Bonds switched to left field for the Pittsburgh Pirates, following the arrival of centerfielder Andy Van Slyke.

1987: Increased Fan Enthusiasm

In 1987, the Pittsburgh Pirates experienced a surge in fan enthusiasm with Barry Bonds on the team and set a club attendance record.

February 5, 1988: Eloped to Las Vegas

On February 5, 1988, Barry Bonds and Susann Branco eloped to Las Vegas.

1988: Improved Performance

In 1988, Barry Bonds improved his performance, hitting .283 with 24 home runs and 58 RBI. The Pirates also broke the previous year's attendance record.

1988: José Canseco's 40-40 Season

In 1988, José Canseco achieved a 40-40 season.

1989: Previous Lowest Average

In 1989, Barry Bond's averaged higher than the 1997 record, making it the lowest average since then.

1989: Trade Rumors

In 1989, Barry Bonds finished with 19 home runs and 58 RBI, with rumors circulating post-season about a potential trade to the Dodgers, which the team denied.

1990: Wins First MVP Award

In 1990, Barry Bonds won his first MVP Award, hitting .301 with 33 home runs and 114 RBI. He also won his first Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award, and the Pirates reached the postseason for the first time since 1979.

1991: Another Great Season

In 1991, Barry Bonds had another great season, batting .292 with 25 homers and 116 RBIs. He won another Gold Glove and Silver Slugger but finished second in MVP voting.

1991: Lowest slugging percentage

In 2006, Bonds recorded his lowest slugging percentage since 1991 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

March 1992: Proposed Trade to Braves Rescinded

In March 1992, a trade deal that would send Barry Bonds to the Atlanta Braves was agreed upon, but later rescinded due to opposition from the Pirates manager, Jim Leyland.

1992: Leaves Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1992, Barry Bonds concluded his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates after playing for them since 1986.

May 12, 1993: Ejected From Game

On May 12, 1993, Barry Bonds and his father were ejected from a game against the Colorado Rockies after an on-field fight.

1993: Joins San Francisco Giants

In 1993, Barry Bonds became a member of the San Francisco Giants, continuing his MLB career with the team.

1993: Wins Second Consecutive MVP Award

In 1993, Barry Bonds hit .336 with 46 home runs and 123 RBI, leading the NL and winning his second consecutive MVP award. The Giants won 103 games but missed the playoffs.

1993: Signs with Giants

In 1993, Barry Bonds signed a record-breaking free agent contract with the San Francisco Giants for $43.75 million over six years.

June 1994: Separated from Susann

In June 1994, Barry Bonds and his wife, Susann Branco, separated.

December 1994: Divorced from Susann

In December 1994, Barry Bonds and Susann Branco officially divorced. The divorce was a media affair.

1994: Appears in Television Film

In 1994, Barry Bonds appeared as himself in the television film "Jane's House", starring James Woods and Anne Archer.

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1994: Started Relationship with Kimberly Bell

In 1994, Barry Bonds began a relationship with Kimberly Bell, a graphic designer. The relationship lasted until May 2003.

1994: Strike-Shortened Season

In the strike-shortened 1994 season, Barry Bonds hit .312 with 37 home runs and 81 RBI and led the league in walks, finishing fourth in MVP voting.

1995: Plays 144 Games

In 1995, Barry Bonds played in 144 games, hitting .294 with 33 homers and 104 RBI, finishing 12th in MVP voting.

May 9, 1996: Bonds Shoves Journalist

On May 9, 1996, Barry Bonds shoved USA Today journalist Rod Beaton in the team's clubhouse after telling Beaton to leave before a scheduled interview. The incident led to a grievance filed by USA Today with the team.

1996: Joined 40-40 Club

In 1996, Barry Bonds became one of only six baseball players to ever be in the 40-40 club, achieving 42 home runs and 40 stolen bases in the same season.

1996: 40-40 Season

In 1996, Barry Bonds became the first National League player and second major league player to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same season, achieving a 40-40 season.

1996: Named to All-Time College World Series Team

In 1996, Barry Bonds was named to the All-Time College World Series Team, recognizing his performance during his college career.

1997: Lowest Average Since 1989

In 1997, Barry Bonds hit .291, which was his lowest average since 1989. He hit 40 home runs and drove in 101 runs, leading the league in walks. He also stole 37 bases, tying his father.

1997: Marriage Annulled

In 1997, Barry Bonds' marriage to Susann Branco was annulled by the Catholic Church.

1997: Statistics Considered

In 1997, the statistics were considered in order to rank Barry Bonds among greatest baseball players by 1999.

January 10, 1998: Married Liz Watson

On January 10, 1998, Barry Bonds married his second wife, Liz Watson, at the San Francisco Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

May 28, 1998: Intentional Walk with Bases Loaded

On May 28, 1998, Barry Bonds became the fifth player in baseball history to be given an intentional walk with the bases loaded during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

1998: Previous home run slump

Barry Bonds experiences longest home run slump since 1998 in 2006.

1998: Alex Rodriguez's 40-40 Season

In 1998, Alex Rodriguez achieved a 40-40 season.

1998: Mark McGwire sets home run record

In 1998, Mark McGwire set the previous record of 70 home runs in the 162nd game of the season. Bonds would later tie and break this record in 2001.

1999: Returns from Disabled List

After returning to action on June 9, 1999, Barry Bonds struggled at the plate due to nagging injuries, but still managed to hit 34 home runs and drive in 83 runs in only 102 games.

1999: Omission from All-Century Team

In 1999, Barry Bonds was not selected for Major League Baseball's All-Century Team, while Ken Griffey Jr. was chosen instead. This led to discussions about Bonds's appreciation and his standing among the greatest players.

1999: Brian Giles wears Bonds' former number

In 1999, Brian Giles began wearing Bonds' former number 24 with the Pirates.

1999: Ranked Among Greatest Players

In 1999, considering statistics through 1997, Barry Bonds was ranked Number 34 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, making him the highest-ranking active player.

August 21, 2000: Prenuptial Agreement Upheld

On August 21, 2000, the Supreme Court of California unanimously held that the prenuptial agreement between Barry Bonds and Susann Branco was entered into voluntarily. This decision later led to changes in California law.

November 2000: Reference to a November 2000 test

In November 2000, a previously disclosed test for Barry Bonds was revealed during proceedings

2000: Career Bests in Slugging Percentage and Home Runs

In 2000, Barry Bonds achieved career bests up to that point, with a .306 batting average, .688 slugging percentage, and 49 home runs in 143 games. He also led the league with 117 walks.

2000: Anderson Becomes Bonds' Trainer

In 2000, Greg Anderson became Barry Bonds' personal trainer, later leading to his indictment in 2003 for supplying anabolic steroids to athletes and controversy surrounding Bonds' alleged performance enhancing drugs use.

November 2001: Erroneous Allegation of Positive Steroid Test

In November 2001, Federal prosecutors erroneously alleged that Barry Bonds tested positive for steroids

2001: Sets Single Season Home Run Record

In 2001, Barry Bonds set the record for the most home runs in a single season with 73, establishing a significant MLB record.

2001: Record-Breaking Offensive Production

In 2001, Barry Bonds's offensive production reached unprecedented levels, breaking personal and major league records. He hit 28 home runs in the Giants' first 50 games, including 17 in May, and hit his 500th home run on April 17 against Terry Adams of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also had 39 home runs by the All-Star break, a major league record 177 walks, and a .515 on-base average. Bonds' slugging percentage (.863) was the fifth-highest in MLB history.

January 15, 2002: Bonds re-signs with Giants

On January 15, 2002, Barry Bonds re-signed with the San Francisco Giants for a five-year, $90 million contract.

2002: World Series Appearance

In 2002, Barry Bonds batted .322 with eight home runs, 16 RBIs, and 27 walks in the postseason, leading the Giants to the World Series, where they lost to the Anaheim Angels in seven games.

May 2003: Ended Relationship with Kimberly Bell

In May 2003, Barry Bonds ended his relationship with Kimberly Bell, which began in 1994.

December 4, 2003: Bonds' Grand Jury Testimony

During grand jury testimony on December 4, 2003, Barry Bonds stated that he used a clear substance and a cream provided by his trainer Greg Anderson, who identified them as flaxseed oil and a rubbing balm for arthritis.

2003: Grand Jury Appearance

In 2003, Barry Bonds appeared before a grand jury, which later led to an obstruction of justice conviction.

2003: Joins 500 Home Run/500 Stolen Base Club

In 2003, Barry Bonds played in 130 games and hit 45 home runs with a .341 batting average. On June 23, 2003, Bonds became the only member of the career 500 home run/500 stolen base club by stealing second base off pitcher Éric Gagné against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He scored the game-winning run later that inning.

2003: Withdrawal from MLBPA Licensing Agreement

In 2003, Barry Bonds withdrew from the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) licensing agreement, impacting the use of his name and likeness in licensed merchandise and some baseball video games.

2003: Brian Giles wears Bonds' former number

In 2003, Brian Giles continued wearing Bonds' former number 24 with the Pirates.

2003: Indictment of Greg Anderson

In 2003, Greg Anderson, Barry Bonds' trainer, was indicted for supplying anabolic steroids to athletes, leading to speculation about Bonds' use of performance-enhancing drugs. Bonds declared his innocence, attributing his physique changes to diet, bodybuilding and supplements.

2003: Bonds and the BALCO Scandal

Since 2003, Barry Bonds has been a key figure in the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative (BALCO) scandal involving performance-enhancing anabolic steroids. He was under investigation by a federal grand jury.

2004: Record-Breaking Season and MVP Award

In 2004, Barry Bonds had one of his best seasons, hitting .362, breaking his own record with 232 walks, and slugging .812. He hit his 661st home run on April 13, passing Willie Mays on the career home run list, and his 700th on September 17. Bonds won his fourth consecutive and seventh overall MVP award. On July 4, he tied and passed Rickey Henderson's career bases on balls record with his 2,190th and 2,191st career walks.

July 2005: BALCO Defendants Strike Deals

In July 2005, all four defendants in the BALCO steroid scandal trial, including Greg Anderson, made deals with federal prosecutors that did not require them to reveal names of athletes who might have used banned drugs.

2005: Bonds ranked 6th in Sporting News list

In 2005, Barry Bonds was ranked 6th in The Sporting News list, following Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, and Hank Aaron.

2005: Return from injury

In 2005, Barry Bonds's salary was $22 million. After enduring a knee injury, multiple surgeries, and rehabilitation, Bonds was activated on September 12 and started in left field. He hit home runs in four consecutive games from September 18 to 21, finishing with a .286 average, five homers and 10 RBI in 14 games.

2005: Steroid Use Suspension

In 2005, Clay Hensley of the San Diego Padres was suspended by baseball for steroid use. He later gave up home run number 755 to Barry Bonds in 2007, tying Hank Aaron's all-time record.

2005: Hank Aaron's opinion on Bonds and Steroid usage

In 2005, as Barry Bonds approached Hank Aaron's home run record, Aaron expressed that he was a fan and admirer of Bonds and avoided the controversy regarding Bonds's alleged steroid use. He felt that the fans should determine the recognition and respect for the award. Aaron later expressed that he felt drug and steroid use to boost athletic performance was inappropriate.

March 2006: Release of "Game of Shadows"

In March 2006, the book "Game of Shadows" by Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada, alleging Barry Bonds' steroid use, was released and generated significant media attention.

April 2006: Airing of "Bonds on Bonds"

In April 2006, ESPN aired episodes of "Bonds on Bonds", a reality TV series focusing on Barry Bonds' chase of home run records.

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May 2006: Further Episodes of "Bonds on Bonds"

In May 2006, ESPN continued to air episodes of "Bonds on Bonds", a reality TV series focused on Barry Bonds' chase of home run records.

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May 2006: Release of "Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Anti-Hero"

In May 2006, Jeff Pearlman released his biography of Barry Bonds, titled "Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Anti-Hero", which included numerous allegations against Bonds and relied on over five hundred interviews.

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June 2006: "Bonds on Bonds" Canceled

In June 2006, the "Bonds on Bonds" reality TV series was canceled by ESPN due to creative control issues.

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2006: Alfonso Soriano's 40-40 Season

In 2006, Alfonso Soriano achieved a 40-40 season.

2006: Salary and Home Run Slump

In 2006, Barry Bonds earned $20 million, becoming baseball's all-time highest-paid player with approximately $172 million earned over his career. He had a slow start to the season, hitting under .200 for his first 10 games and experiencing his longest home run slump since 1998. On May 7, Bonds hit his 713th career home run, drawing within one of tying Babe Ruth.

2006: Ties Babe Ruth for second all-time

On May 20, 2006, Barry Bonds hit his 714th career home run against the Oakland Athletics, tying Babe Ruth for second all-time. Bonds mentioned that more attention could be focused on Albert Pujols.

2006: Surpasses Aaron for NL career home run record

On September 23, 2006, Barry Bonds surpassed Hank Aaron for the National League career home run record. Bonds hit his last home run of 2006 in that game. Bonds also recorded his lowest slugging percentage since 1991.

January 2007: Positive Test for Amphetamines

In January 2007, it was reported that Barry Bonds tested positive for amphetamines. The New York Daily News leaked the test's results. Bonds initially attributed it to a substance he had taken from teammate Mark Sweeney's locker, but later retracted this claim and apologized to Sweeney.

January 29, 2007: Giants finalize contract

On January 29, 2007, the Giants finalized a contract with Barry Bonds for the 2007 season.

February 14, 2007: Ellerman Pleads Guilty to Leaking Testimony

On February 14, 2007, Troy Ellerman, a lawyer for Victor Conte, pleaded guilty to leaking grand jury testimony in the BALCO case and faced jail time.

August 2007: Aaron congratulates Bonds after record break

In August 2007, after Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron's home run record, Aaron congratulated Bonds through the media, including a video played on the scoreboard.

September 21, 2007: Giants Decline to Re-Sign Bonds

On September 21, 2007, the San Francisco Giants confirmed that they would not re-sign Barry Bonds for the 2008 season. The initial announcement was made on Bonds' website earlier that day.

September 26, 2007: Led Active Players in Multiple Stats

By September 26, 2007, Barry Bonds led all active Major League players in RBI (1,996), on-base percentage (.444), runs (2,227), games (2,986), extra-base hits (1,440), at-bats per home run (12.92), and total bases (5,976) at the time of his retirement.

October 29, 2007: Bonds Files for Free Agency

On October 29, 2007, Barry Bonds officially filed for free agency. His agent, Jeff Borris, anticipated widespread interest from every Major League team.

November 15, 2007: Bonds Indicted on Perjury and Obstruction

On November 15, 2007, Barry Bonds was indicted on perjury and obstruction of justice charges related to his testimony in the BALCO case. The indictment alleged that Bonds lied under oath about his alleged use of steroids.

2007: Home Run 735

Early in the 2007 season, Barry Bonds hit home run 735 in the second game of the season at AT&T Park against Chris Young of the San Diego Padres. This home run put Bonds past the midway point between Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron.

2007: Bonds' Final Season with the Giants

In 2007, Barry Bonds played his final season with the San Francisco Giants, after which he alleged MLB colluded to keep him from playing.

2007: Indicted on Perjury and Obstruction of Justice Charges

In 2007, Barry Bonds was indicted on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice following the federal government's investigation of BALCO.

2007: Leaves San Francisco Giants

In 2007, Barry Bonds' tenure with the San Francisco Giants came to an end, concluding his MLB playing career.

2007: Song Named After Bonds

In late 2007, Chicago rapper Kanye West recorded a song titled "Barry Bonds" for his album Graduation.

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2007: Bonds' 2007 Season Statistics

In the 2007 season, Barry Bonds, at age 43, concluded with a .276 batting average, 28 home runs, and 66 RBI in 126 games and 340 at-bats. He also led both leagues in walks with 132 in 2007.

February 14, 2008: Typo in Court Papers

On February 14, 2008, a typo in court papers erroneously alleged that Barry Bonds tested positive for steroids in November 2001, a month after hitting his record 73rd home run. The reference was meant to refer to a November 2000 test.

2008: Unsigned in 2008 Season

Despite speculation, Barry Bonds was not signed by any team during the 2008 season.

March 2, 2009: Trial Postponement

On March 2, 2009, jury selection for Barry Bonds' trial for obstruction of justice was postponed due to emergency appeals by the prosecution.

June 9, 2009: Watson Filed for Legal Separation

On June 9, 2009, Liz Watson filed for legal separation from Barry Bonds, citing irreconcilable differences.

July 21, 2009: Watson Withdrew Separation Action

On July 21, 2009, Liz Watson announced she was withdrawing her legal separation action against Barry Bonds.

November 13, 2009: Borris Says Bonds Not Retired

On November 13, 2009, Barry Bonds' agent, Jeff Borris, maintained that Bonds was still not retired from baseball.

2009: Unsigned in 2009 Season

Barry Bonds was not signed by any team during the 2009 season.

February 26, 2010: Watson Filed for Divorce

On February 26, 2010, Liz Watson formally filed for divorce from Barry Bonds in Los Angeles.

April 11, 2010: Bonds on McGwire and Retirement

On April 11, 2010, Barry Bonds expressed his pride in Mark McGwire for admitting his steroid use. Bonds also stated that it was not the time to retire, though he was not in shape to play immediately.

2010: Son Charged with Misdemeanors

In 2010, Barry Bonds's son, Nikolai, was charged with five misdemeanors after a confrontation with his mother, Sun Bonds. A restraining order was granted against Nikolai.

March 21, 2011: Trial Commences

On March 21, 2011, Barry Bonds' trial for obstruction of justice commenced, with Judge Susan Illston presiding.

April 13, 2011: Conviction on Obstruction of Justice

On April 13, 2011, Barry Bonds was convicted on the obstruction of justice charge for giving an evasive answer to a question under oath.

June 6, 2011: Agreement Not to Take Divorce to Trial

On June 6, 2011, Barry Bonds and Liz Watson filed a legal agreement not to take the divorce to trial, agreeing to settle it privately.

December 15, 2011: Bonds Sentenced in Obstruction of Justice Case

On December 15, 2011, Barry Bonds was sentenced to 30 days of house arrest, two years of probation, and 250 hours of community service for an obstruction of justice conviction stemming from a 2003 grand jury appearance. The sentence was delayed pending an appeal.

2011: Convicted of Obstruction of Justice

In 2011, Barry Bonds was convicted of obstruction of justice, stemming from the BALCO investigation, after perjury charges were dropped.

2011: Pedro Alvarez wears Bonds' former number

In 2011, Pedro Alvarez began wearing Bonds' former number 24 with the Pirates.

2013: Hall of Fame Vote Percentage in 2013

In 2013, Barry Bonds received 36.2% of the votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, falling short of the 75% needed for induction.

2013: Conviction Affirmed by Appeals Court Panel

In 2013, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed Barry Bonds' conviction for obstruction of justice.

2013: Conviction Upheld on Appeal

In 2013, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld Barry Bonds' conviction for obstruction of justice.

March 10, 2014: Bonds as Spring Training Instructor

On March 10, 2014, Barry Bonds began a seven-day stint as a roving spring training instructor for the San Francisco Giants.

April 22, 2015: Conviction Overturned on Appeal

On April 22, 2015, an 11-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit voted 10–1 that Barry Bonds' testimony was not obstruction, overturning his conviction.

May 2015: Bonds Files Grievance Against MLB

In May 2015, Barry Bonds filed a grievance against Major League Baseball through the players' union, alleging collusion in not signing him after the 2007 season.

August 2015: Arbitrator Rules Against Bonds in Collusion Case

In August 2015, an arbitrator ruled in favor of MLB and against Barry Bonds in his collusion case.

December 4, 2015: Bonds Named Hitting Coach for Miami Marlins

On December 4, 2015, Barry Bonds was announced as the new hitting coach for the Miami Marlins.

2015: Exonerated on Appeal

In 2015, Barry Bonds was exonerated on appeal regarding his 2011 conviction of obstruction of justice.

2015: Conviction Overturned by Full Appeals Court

In 2015, Barry Bonds' appeal was reheard by the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit en banc, which voted 10–1 to overturn his conviction.

2015: Pedro Alvarez wears Bonds' former number

In 2015, Pedro Alvarez continued wearing Bonds' former number 24 with the Pirates.

October 3, 2016: Bonds Relieved of Duties as Hitting Coach

On October 3, 2016, Barry Bonds was relieved of his duties as hitting coach for the Miami Marlins after just one season.

2016: End of Today's Game Committee Eligibility

In 2016, the end of the period of eligibility for players who lost ballot eligibility while still having made notable contributions to baseball were eligible for the Hall of Fame's Today's Game Committee.

2016: Bonds on Regretted Persona

In a 2016 interview with Terence Moore, Barry Bonds expressed regret for the difficult persona he had created during his playing career, attributing it to pressure to perform.

July 8, 2017: Bonds Added to Giants Wall of Fame

On July 8, 2017, Barry Bonds was added to the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame.

February 6, 2018: Giants Announce Retirement of Bonds' Jersey

On February 6, 2018, the San Francisco Giants announced their intention to retire Barry Bonds' number 25 jersey.

August 11, 2018: Jersey Number Retired

On August 11, 2018, Barry Bonds' number 25 jersey was officially retired by the San Francisco Giants.

December 2022: Hall of Fame Today's Game Committee Vote

In December 2022, the Hall of Fame's Today's Game Committee considered Barry Bonds, but he received fewer than four of the twelve votes required for induction.

2022: Final Hall of Fame Vote Percentage

In 2022, Barry Bonds' final year of eligibility for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, he received 66% of the votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), falling short of the 75% needed for induction. He appeared on 260 of 394 ballots.