😱Even without a bat, Barry Bonds had an astounding on-base percentage of 0.392.
🤯Pitchers were so scared of Bonds that they walked or intentionally hit him with pitches frequently.
⚾️This experiment showcases the power of fear and respect in baseball.
How did Barry Bonds manage to have such a high on-base percentage without a bat?
—Pitchers were afraid to throw strikes to Bonds, resulting in walks or hit by pitches.
Were there any other players who had a similar on-base percentage without a bat?
—No other player in history has had an on-base percentage as high as Bonds without a bat.
How did Bonds' performance without a bat compare to his performance with a bat?
—Bonds' on-base percentage without a bat was lower than his performance with a bat, but still incredibly impressive.
What does this experiment show about the importance of reputation and fear in baseball?
—This experiment highlights how fear and respect can significantly impact a pitcher's decision-making, leading to walks and intentional hit by pitches.
Did this experiment have any implications for the game of baseball?
—The experiment sheds light on the psychological aspect of the game and the strategies employed by pitchers to neutralize a dangerous hitter like Bonds.
00:00Barry Bonds managed to have an incredible on-base percentage of 0.392 even without a baseball bat.
04:08Pitchers were scared of Bonds, resulting in frequent walks and intentional hit by pitches.
11:15This experiment highlights the power of fear and respect in baseball.
