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

I don't see pitches down the middle anymore - not even in batting practice.

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

Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80% of being a successful hitter. The other 20% is just execution.

Maybe the day will come when I can sit back and be content....But until that day comes, I intend to stay in the batter's box - I don't let the big guys push me out of there anymore - and keep hammering away.

Failure is a part of success.

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