If I knew exactly what I know now and had it to do over, I'd be a switch hitter. No telling what I could have done.

I'm hoping someday that some kid, black or white, will hit more home runs than myself. Whoever it is, I'd be pulling for him.

There is no logical reason why girls shouldn't play baseball. It's not all that tough.

I came to the Braves on business, and I intended to see that business was good as long as I could.

I never smile when I have a bat in my hands. That's when you've got to be serious. When I get out on the field, nothing's a joke to me. I don't feel like I should walk around with a smile on my face.

Didn't come up here to read. Came up here to hit.

I never thought we'd ever have a black president. President Obama has done such a tremendous job He just has been unable to get what he needs to be moved at the level it should be moved.