Giants draft Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, in third round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The San Francisco Giants selected Peyton Bonds with the 90th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 MLB Draft on July 12. The 20-year-old outfielder, nephew of baseball legend Barry Bonds, began his college career at Campbell University before transferring to Rutgers. Bonds had a strong performance in the Big Ten, posting a.352 batting average with six home runs and 29 RBIs in 36 games last season, before an injury cut his year short. Giants manager Tony Vitello expressed enthusiasm about Bonds' potential and instincts for the game, while the team's scouting director highlighted his unique talent and athleticism.
- •Peyton Bonds selected 90th overall in 2026 MLB Draft
- •Bonds is nephew of former Giants star Barry Bonds
- •He slashed.352/.436/.535 in 36 games for Rutgers
- •Bonds known for strong defense as center fielder
- •Giants management optimistic about his future impact
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Giants select Barry Bonds’ Nephew, Peyton in 2026 MLB Draft
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Barry Bonds’ bloodline lives on with Giants after drafting nephew Peyton
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — All in family: Giants draft Barry Bonds' nephew, Peyton, in third round
"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. With the 90th pick in the @MLBDraft, the @SFGiants have selected OF Peyton Bonds out of @RutgersBaseball pic.twitter.com/hIv5hFN4na — SFGProspects (@SFGProspects) July […] The post Giants select Barry Bonds’ Nephew, Peyton in 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on HEAVY.
"San Francisco, which employed both Bobby and Barry Bonds, made the organization and a three-generation unit.
"There’s a new Bonds around these parts. The name’s Peyton. Peyton Bonds.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:29 AMGiants select Barry Bonds’ Nephew, Peyton in 2026 MLB Draft
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. With the 90th pick in the @MLBDraft, the @SFGiants have selected OF Peyton Bonds out of @RutgersBaseball pic.twitter.com/hIv5hFN4na — SFGProspects (@SFGProspects) July […] The post Giants select Barry Bonds’ Nephew, Peyton in 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:25 AMBarry Bonds’ bloodline lives on with Giants after drafting nephew Peyton
There’s a new Bonds around these parts. The name’s Peyton. Peyton Bonds.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:18 AMAll in family: Giants draft Barry Bonds' nephew, Peyton, in third round
San Francisco, which employed both Bobby and Barry Bonds, made the organization and a three-generation unit.
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