Bobby Bonilla @grandcru5
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jessica morrell@jessteelers
Do you remember your first HR in the majors? What did it feel like?
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B For Baseball!@stuffdude
Just to put it out there, this is pretty cool!
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Very cool!
Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
If the Mets win the World Series, do you get a ring since you are still technically on their payroll?
shayan fakhimi@ShayanF
Golf Swing or Tennis Swing?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
I love golf and my better half has got me playing tennis so both!
Drew Freedman@rewreedle
what's your favorite movie?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
A few good men
Alex Wilson@A_Wil9
What was it like growing up in the Bronx while pursuing your baseball dream?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
I have nothing but outstanding memories growing up in the Bronx. And the guys I grew up with and played sports with were outstanding
Marlee Pandl@marleepandl
What's your favorite sport to play after baseball?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Easy one! It's golf and I'm enjoying some tennis too
Mark Pilatowski@mpilatow
What's your favorite thing to do in your retirement?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Get Infield Chatter started!
Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
Best Bo: Bo Jackson, Bo Derek, Bo (obama's dog)
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Heck! Bobby Bo!
Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
Also I want to give a shout out from my friend Greson who's a huge O's fan and loved you on that '96 team.
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Thank you!
Evan LeVine@evan
You were known as a power hitter who won a few Silver Slugger awards...but which power hitter on an opposing team impressed you the most during your time in the bigs?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
I'm a big fan of switch hitters in general because they are big league hitters on both sides of the plate, but I enjoyed watching power hitters like Darryl Strawberry, Eric Davis and Barry Bonds. They were really impressive in terms of their power. And I say this because I don't want to leave anybody out, but those three come to mind.
SBall@Scott924
As a switch hitter, which side of the plate did you prefer and how much did it help you as a hitter?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
I felt equally as confident on both sides of the plate but it was something I worked extremely hard to do.
SBall@Scott924
Can you hit a golf ball from both sides too?
Matthew Schneider@mschnei02
Top 3 toughest pitchers you ever faced?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Tough to pick three. I can certainly pick one. They're all just so tough. Kelly Downs was always really tough on me.
Sean Duhame@SeanoBoston
Do you coach at all? I coach my kids sports. I like how we connects me back to the game and brings back a sense of healthy competition into my life.
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
I have coached in the past, I truly enjoyed it, but there's nothing like watching your kids play. It's tough to do that when you're coaching because the other kids are your responsibility also.
Sean Duhame@SeanoBoston
That is definitely the draw back. And let's be honest, what coach is going to care if YOU'RE sideline coaching π
B For Baseball!@stuffdude
What do you consider one of your greatest accomplishments as a person or player?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Raising kids would have to be my tremendous accomplishment. We all know how difficult it can be, yet very rewarding.
Alex Wilson@A_Wil9
How cool was it to finish 1-2 in the MVP voting with teammate Barry Bonds in 1990?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Yeah! I should have won that damn thing, I tell him that all the time LOL
Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
Hey Bobby just want to say thank you for the work you've done on behalf of public education!
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
You're welcome. It's fun to help.
jessica morrell@jessteelers
Any chance you remember a crazy little girl sending you weekly fan letters? Haha. Thanks again for doing this today.
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
LOL it's a pleasure to do this chat today
jessica morrell@jessteelers
Is there a moment in your career that sticks out to you as being a favorite besides winning a World Series?
Bobby Bonilla@grandcru5
Obviously wining the World Series is the ultimate, but being fortunate enough to play in a few playoff games is great too