In a world filled with hate, prejudice, and protest, I find that I too am filled with hate, prejudice, and protest.
I could be a real jerk on the days I was pitching.
It is not something I earned or acquired or bought (the ability to pitch). It is a gift. It is something that was given to me - just like the color of my skin.
Rules or no rules, pitchers are going to throw spitters. It's a matter of survival.
Why do I have to be an example for your kid? You be an example for your own kid.
When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. I think being a professional athlete is the finest thing a man can do.