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Record holder: Barry Bonds equals another National League high mark: giants slugger reached base safely in 58 consecutive games in 2003, tying the National League's top performance in that category set by Hall of Famer Duke Snider in 1954.

Baseball Digest

| February 01, 2004 | Krabbenhoft, Herman | COPYRIGHT 2004 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Barry Bonds holds numerous National League records, some of which are also major league marks. For example, he possesses the N.L./M.L. records for most homers, season, 73 (in 2001), and highest slugging average, season, .863 (2001).

Among the N.L. records the San Francisco outfielder owns or shares are these concerned with getting on base:

Most walks, season--198 (2002); also ML record.

Most walks, career--2,070 (through 2003).

Most consecutive games with one or more walks--18 (September 9-28, 2002).

Most intentional walks, season--68 (2002); also ML record.

Most intentional walks, career--484 (through 2003); also ML record.

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