You got to play a hundred and fifty games a year, so pick your spots. You can miss two games a month; so pick the days you're gonna be hurt, or you're gonna rest or you're gonna have a drink or two. The rest of the time, be on that field.

Last year, I was sort of a kid and I was a little scared, I ain't scared any more.

I never thought home runs were all that exciting. I still think the triple is the most exciting thing in baseball. To me, a triple is like a guy taking the ball on his 1-yard line and running 99 yards for a touchdown.

I don't want people to forget Babe Ruth. I just want them to remember Henry Aaron.

Failure will never stand int he way of success if you learn from it.

Does Pete (Rose) hustle? Before the All-Star game he came into the clubhouse and took off his shoes and they ran another mile without him.

I don't feel right unless I have a sport to play or at least a way to work up a sweat.