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 cool lifestyle that was.
Cal Ripken, Jr.Different styles work for different guys... If you can handle shortstop and hit, teams will find a way to pencil you into the lineup.
Cal Ripken, Jr.I think baseball has moved on in many ways and the focus on the competitions on the field is really what the game is all about. It seems to be healthy. It seems more people are watching it.
Cal Ripken, Jr.I always thought being a gamer and someone who had a sense of responsibility to the game and to my teammates was the honorable thing.
Cal Ripken, Jr.