I'm a fastball hitter. It's no secret I'm looking for a fastball every pitch. I think it's one of the hardest things to do in sports-to hit a moving ….

Baseball is my life, the only thing I know and can talk about. My only interest..

I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids in a positive way. This gives me a chance to talk to some social issues..

When I was in Kansas City everything was going well for me. My marriage was good and I was very successful in baseball but something was missing in m….

I'm blessed with health and energy and passion for the game of baseball, and also to help children..

I never get nervous. Baseball consists of two things: hitting and pitching, and we've got both..

Most one-run games are lost, not won..

Wall Street bankers supposedly back the Yankees; Smith College girls approve of them. God, Brooks Brothers, and United States Steel are believed to b….

I stare out the window and wait for spring..

I used to think it would be neat to play my whole career with one team. But as a baseball player you want to come to the ballpark every day knowing y….

To be in the 1% you have to do what the 99% won't..

This is a sad day for the Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball and baseball fans everywhere. I loved Kirby deeply. A tremendous teammate, Kirby wil….

I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it..

Baseball is our national game..

I kept thinking, 'this must be the coolest job - I'd like to be a professional baseball player.' They were getting paid to play a game, and what a co….

I remember I was a scared rookie, hitting .220 after the first three months of my baseball season, and doubting my ability..

When they knock you down, you not only have to get up, but you have to make it clear that you won't be knocked down a second time..

I start a picture and I finish it..

We do what we are and we are what we do..

Faith engenders courage; and also requires it..

Anything less would not have been worthy of me. Anything more would not have been possible..