Quotes on Playing Baseball

I'm playing baseball because I love it, not because I need the money or attention. That is why I've been so dedicated. I've accomplished a lot of things no one ever thought I could, and I've done it from hard work.

I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game.

It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing all your life.

Defense to me is the key to playing baseball.

If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.

The triple is the most exciting play in baseball. Home runs win a lot of games, but I never understood why fans are so obsessed with them.

I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball.

The only thing I can do is play baseball. I have to play ball. It's the only thing I know.