I haven't given it (achieving 3,000 hits) much thought. I was taught a certain approach, how to come to the ballpark. I try not to do too much thinking about things like that. In this society we measure success in different ways. Three thousand (hits) represents success over a career, not a season. It'll be nice to get to that point.
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 was always compared to the Energizer Bunny in my consecutive game streak because every day I showed up and went to work and they said he keeps going and going and going, but a lot of people do that.
Cal Ripken, Jr.