My career is an open book, but my life is not.

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.

I like to be against the odds. I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it's just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.

I don't sign for white people.

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 lifesaver or something when you play a sport.

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