Physical ability only goes so far. You have to work hard the rest of the way.

The bottom line is just that Rickey Henderson was my favorite player. His flair, his style-the key word is impact-he's an impact player.

Passiveness affects everything. It affects you on the bases and on defense. It affects your thinking. I can't be passive.

People think I must have all these superstitions, but I don't. I use my batting gloves 'til they wear out. I broke four or five bats during the streak, and I didn't cry over any of them.

I've got numbers in my head that I'd like to keep to myself. If I get them or pass them, only I will know.

If you're talented enough and play long enough, and put up numbers, you'll get to the Hall of Fame. That doesn't make you a World Series winner.

Hustle is just playing the game right.