Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, read more

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.

He's going to be around a long, long time, if his body holds up. That's always a concern with a read more

He's going to be around a long, long time, if his body holds up. That's always a concern with a lot of players because of how much they play. A lot of guys can't handle it. But it looks like he can.

He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings.
(on his coach, John Jenkins, 1991)

He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings.
(on his coach, John Jenkins, 1991)

I love the winning, I can take the losing, but most of all I Love to play.

I love the winning, I can take the losing, but most of all I Love to play.

He's looking for some meaningful penetration into the backline.

He's looking for some meaningful penetration into the backline.

I'm convinced that every boy, in his heart, would rather steal second base than an automobile.

I'm convinced that every boy, in his heart, would rather steal second base than an automobile.

Ninety percent of the game is half mental.

Ninety percent of the game is half mental.

I succeed on my own personal motivation, dedication, and commitment…. My mindset is: If I'm not out there training, someone read more

I succeed on my own personal motivation, dedication, and commitment…. My mindset is: If I'm not out there training, someone else is.

Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.

Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.