“You have three teachers next to you every game, and if I’m not playing, I’m watching baseball.”

You pick up little things here and there.

That’s why I’ve gotten so much experience at my age.

Once I get comfortable and feel a part of what I’m doing.

For the most part, when my home runs come, they come in bunches.

I’ve always been a streaky hitter.

I’ve always hit.

I never blame myself when I’m not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn’t my fault that I’m not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?

I knew I was going to take the wrong train, so I left early.

I tell the kids, somebody’s gotta win, somebody’s gotta lose. Just don’t fight about it. Just try to get better.

Baseball players need strength but also the ability to make fast-paced, explosive movements, so their training is all about strengthening the tendons around the bone and the joint so you don’t tear the muscles from the bones.

He can run anytime he wants. I’m giving him the red light.

All pitchers are liars or crybabies.

Congratulations. I knew the record would stand until it was broken.

What difference does the uniform make? You don’t hit with it.