My first baseman is George "Catfish" Metkovich from our 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates team, which lost 112 games. After a terrible series against the New York Giants, in which our center fielder made three throwing errors and let two balls get through his legs, manager Billy Meyer pleaded, "Can somebody think of something to help us win a game?" "I'd like to make a suggestion," Metkovich said. "On any ball hit to center field, let's just let it roll to see if it might go foul."

It's pitching, hitting and defense that wins. Any two can win. All three make you unbeatable.

I went through baseball as a player to be named later.

Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast.

Don't be afraid to fail. Experience is just mistakes you don't make anymore.

There is no defense against the base on balls.

Never trust a baserunner with a limp. Comes a base hit and you'll think he just got back from Lourdes.