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Comparisons with other baseball legends frequently arise, notably with players like Ken Griffey Jr. and Shohei Ohtani. While Griffey excelled in center field, Bonds' offensive metrics dwarf even the best seasons of contemporary players like Ohtani, positioning Bonds as not just a prodigious player of his time but as a benchmark against which others are measured.
Baseball historians often emphasize that Bonds’ career achievements overshadow those of many players who thrived in the same era, reinforcing his status as a “cheat code” for the game. The effect he had on pitchers, the way he altered game strategies, and the way ballparks felt different on days he played are testament to his immense impact.