In my own case I have frequently faced the pitcher when I had no desire whatever to hit. I wanted to get a base on balls.

A ballplayer has two reputations, one with the other players and one with the fans. The first is based on ability. The second the newspapers give him.

I am convinced that in my own career I could usually have hit 30 points higher if I had made a specialty of hitting.

My favorite umpire is a dead one.

There was never a finer character - charitable and friendly to his foes and ever willing to help a youngster breaking in.

In my own case I have frequently faced the pitcher when I had no desire whatever to hit. I wanted to get a base on balls.