I thought he had been shot.

I always thought there was at least one person in the stands who had never seen me play, and I didn't want to let him down.

I played my best everyday. You never know when someone may be seeing you play for the first time.

The absolute worst thing a person can say about your pictures is, '"That's nice." It's the kiss of death.

Motivation is something nobody else can give you. Others can help motivate you, but basically it must come from you and it must be a constant desire to do your very best at all times and under any circumstances.

I'm a ballplayer, not an actor.

Too many kids today are playing major league ball and don't belong there.