Today's Little Leaguers, and there are millions of them each year, pick up how to hit and throw and field just by watching games on TV. By the time they're out of high school, the good ones are almost ready to play professional ball.

All I had was natural ability.

Well, I beat my man. Now it's up to you to beat yours.

I don't know why, but for some reason I seem to be more popular now than when I was playing.

It gave me a second chance. I'd like everybody to have a second chance if they need it, so I'm trying to let people know how important it is to become an organ donor.

At my best I was as good as anyone.

Watch the old man. Watch how the old man keeps the guys who aren't playing happy.