San Francisco Giants legendary slugger Barry Bonds retired after the 2007 season. Nearly 20 years later, the Giants selected Bonds’ nephew, Peyton Bonds, with the 90th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
The 20-year-old posted a .352 batting average and .972 OPS for Rutgers University. The outfielder recorded 6 home runs and 29 RBIs in 36 games for the Scarlet Knights.
Peyton Bonds Showcased Power At MLB Combine
The younger Bonds resembles his uncle with his combination of size and power. The 20-year-old stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds. He recorded the fifth-highest 90th-percentile exit velocity at the MLB Combine at 110.6 mph, according to Baseball America.
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