The San Francisco Giants will retire Barry Bonds' No. 25 on August 11th against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

As a member of the Giants, Bonds slashed .312/.477/.666 with 586 home runs, winning five National League Most Valuable Player Awards and five NL Gold Glove Awards. 

"No other Giants player has worn No. 25 since Barry's final season," said Giants president and CEO Laurence M. Baer. "It's time to officially retire his number in honor of his remarkable 22-year career as one of the greatest players of all time and for his countless achievements and contributions as a Giant. Barry grew up with the Giants and followed in the footsteps of his Godfather Willie Mays and another Giant legend who also wore number 25 -- his late father, Bobby. By officially retiring No. 25, we will not only pay tribute to Barry as the greatest player of his generation, but also honor the legacy of two of the greatest players to ever wear a Giants uniform."

Bonds, currently a special advisor with the Giants, began his Major League career with Pittsburgh, where played from 1986-92, winning two NL MVP Awards and three Gold Glove Awards as he led the Pirates to the NL Championship Series in three consecutive seasons (1990-92).