The home run king has a new arena, and it involves a target, not a pitcher’s mound. From launching baseballs into the stands to rewriting MLB history, he knows how to make heads turn. And this time, it wasn’t his legendary bat that created headlines; it was his aim.

Barry Bonds recently attended a s——- class. Adding to the belief, Hunter Freeland, the tutor, had a buzzing experience having Bonds in. He took it to Instagram with a vibrant picture featuring Bonds and stated, “Having one of my childhood heroes in class was a super cool experience. Finding out that he can g– at a high level was even cooler. And Barry just being a cool dude to hang with was just the cherry on top. Thanks for coming by @blbonds25!” (via @hunterfreeland).

As it turns out, Bonds, being Freeland’s childhood hero, got in great action, and he actually impressed him. Of course, he was great at it. After all, it’s the same precision and control that made him one of the greatest hitters in baseball. Looks like it’s the reason he was able to travel to the shooting range.

It was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Freeland. Interestingly, Bonds might attend the second class too. He responded to Freeland, saying, “Your class was so amazing I cannot wait for the next one. Thank you, Hunter. See you soon…” (via @blbonds25). Bonds didn’t leave a chance to express that the feeling is mutual.

Bonds never do anything halfway or halfheartedly. It would be great to set our sights on his next appearance in the class. And ever since the 60-year-old year retired from the sport, his moments off the diamond have not failed to attract attention. Just take this instance for example.

Alex Rodriguez and Mario Lopez react to Barry Bonds’ heartfelt birthday message for daughter Shikari

Barry Bonds may have retired from the baseball diamond, but his recent heartfelt message on Instagram showcases that he’s still hitting home runs. This time, in fatherhood.

He recently shared a pair of stunning pictures with his daughter Shikari. He captioned the post, “Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Shikari! So proud of the woman you have become! Love you.” (via @blbonds25). Bonds was often known for shattering records and dominating headlines, but seeing his softer, more personal side is something fans rarely get to see. The post instantly gained traction, and all the fans sent their birthday wishes to his daughter.

Among those fan comments, two familiar names stood out—Alex Rodriguez and Mario Lopez. Rodriguez has been a longtime rival-turned-friend of Bonds. He dropped two heart emojis. At times, small gestures speak volumes. On the other hand, Mario Lopez’s deep ties with both sports and entertainment responded to the post with the same two hearts.

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It doesn’t happen every day when you witness sports legends coming together over something personal. Comments of Rodriguez and Lopez represent their admiration for Bonds. Not as a player, as a father. Such moments are a beautiful reminder that for Barry Bonds, being a dad will always be his greatest title. Nothing will ever come close to beating that.