A person always doing his or her best becomes a natural leader, just by example.

I thought he had been shot.

I think there are some players born to play ball.

Just two words: a masterpiece.

I feel like I have reached the stage where I can no longer produce for my club, my manager, and my teammates.

I'm a ballplayer, not an actor.

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.