Baseball didn't really get into my blood until I knocked off that hitting streak. Getting a daily hit became more important to me than eating, drinking or sleeping.

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.

Just two words: a masterpiece.

I no longer have it (desire to play).

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

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

I thought he had been shot.