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Barry Bonds vs Hank Aaron Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Fame outfield Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds that includes stats, World Series, and awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
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Position, Height, and Career Salary
Position
Barry Bonds – Left Fielder
Hank Aaron – Right Fielder/First Baseman
Height
Barry Bonds – 6’1″
Hank Aaron – 6’0″
World Series and Seasons Played
World Series
Barry Bonds – 0
Hank Aaron – 1 (1957) 
Teams
Barry Bonds – 2 (Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants)
Hank Aaron – 3 (Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers)
Seasons Played
Barry Bonds – 22
Hank Aaron – 23
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Barry Bonds – No
Hank Aaron – Yes (97.83% in 1982)
Number Retired
Barry Bonds – No
Hank Aaron – Yes (Braves and Brewers 44)
MVP
Barry Bonds – 7 (1990, 1992, 1993, 2001–2004)
Hank Aaron – 1 (1957)
World Series MVP
Barry Bonds – 0
Hank Aaron – 0
Rookie of the Year
Barry Bonds – 0
Hank Aaron – 0
Gold Gloves *
Barry Bonds – 8 (1990–1994, 1996–1998)
Hank Aaron – 3 (1958–1960)
All Star Games (There was two All-Star Games from 1959-1961)
Barry Bonds – 14 (1990, 1992–1998, 2000–2004, 2007)
Hank Aaron – 25 (1955–1975)
All Star Game MVP
Barry Bonds – 0
Hank Aaron – 0
Home Run Champion
Barry Bonds – 2 (1993, 2001)
Hank Aaron – 4 (1957, 1963, 1966-1967)
League RBI Champion
Barry Bonds – 1 (1993)
Hank Aaron – 4 (1957, 1960, 1963, 1966)
League Batting Champion
Barry Bonds – 2 (2002, 2004)
Hank Aaron – 2 (1956, 1959)
League Hits Leader
Barry Bonds – 0
Hank Aaron – 2 (1956, 1959)
League Leader in Runs
Barry Bonds – 1 (1992)
Hank Aaron – 3 (1957, 1963, 1967)
On-Base Percentage League Leader
Barry Bonds – 10 (1991-1993, 1995, 2001-2004, 2006-2007)
Hank Aaron – 0
Slugging Percentage League Leader
Barry Bonds – 7 (1990, 1992-1993, 2001-2004)
Hank Aaron – 4 (1959, 1963, 1967, 1971)
League Total Base Champion
Barry Bonds – 1 (1993)
Hank Aaron – 8 (1956-1957, 1959-1961, 1963, 1967, 1969)
League Leader in Walks
Barry Bonds – 12 (1992, 1994-1997, 2000-2004, 2006-2007)
Hank Aaron – 0
* The Gold Glove Award didn’t start until 1957.
Regular Season Career Stats (Offense)
A baseball next to the player represents the winner of the comparison. A baseball next to both players means a tie.
Games
Barry Bonds – 2,986
Hank Aaron – 3,298
At Bats
Barry Bonds – 9,847
Hank Aaron – 12,364
Plate Appearances
Barry Bonds – 12,606
Hank Aaron – 13,941
Batting Average
Barry Bonds – .298
Hank Aaron – .305
Home Runs
Barry Bonds – 762 (Record)
Hank Aaron – 755
RBIs
Barry Bonds – 1,996
Hank Aaron – 2,297 (Record)
Hits
Barry Bonds – 2,935
Hank Aaron – 3,771
Runs
Barry Bonds – 2,227
Hank Aaron – 2,174
Stolen Bases
Barry Bonds – 514
Hank Aaron – 240
Doubles
Barry Bonds – 601
Hank Aaron – 624
Triples
Barry Bonds – 77
Hank Aaron – 98
On Base Percentage
Barry Bonds – .444
Hank Aaron – .374
Slugging Percentage
Barry Bonds – .607
Hank Aaron – .555
On-Base + Slugging Percentage
Barry Bonds – 1.051
Hank Aaron – .928
Walks
Barry Bonds – 2,558 (Record)
Hank Aaron – 1,402
WAR
Barry Bonds – 162.4
Hank Aaron – 142.6
Regular Season Career Stats (Defense)
A baseball next to the player represents the winner of the comparison. A baseball next to both players means a tie.
Games
Barry Bonds – 2,874
Hank Aaron – 3,020
Games Started
Barry Bonds – 2,810
Hank Aaron – 2,977
Innings
Barry Bonds – 24,296 1/3
Hank Aaron – 26,137 2/3
Fielding Percentage
Barry Bonds – .984
Hank Aaron – .982
Double Plays
Barry Bonds – 25
Hank Aaron – 218
Assists
Barry Bonds – 173
Hank Aaron – 429
Putouts
Barry Bonds – 5,637
Hank Aaron – 7,436
Errors
Barry Bonds – 97
Hank Aaron – 144
Playoff Career Stats
Games
Barry Bonds – 48
Hank Aaron – 17
At Bats
Barry Bonds – 151
Hank Aaron – 69
Plate Appearances
Barry Bonds – 208
Hank Aaron – 74
Batting Average
Barry Bonds – .245
Hank Aaron – .362
Home Runs
Barry Bonds – 9
Hank Aaron – 6
RBIs
Barry Bonds – 24
Hank Aaron – 16
Hits
Barry Bonds – 37
Hank Aaron – 25
Runs
Barry Bonds – 33
Hank Aaron – 11
On Base Percentage
Barry Bonds – .433
Hank Aaron – .405
Doubles
Barry Bonds – 8
Hank Aaron – 4
Slugging Percentage
Barry Bonds – .503
Hank Aaron – .710
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