Don't do as I did. I'm living proof of how not to live.

You never have to wait long, or look far, to be reminded of how thin the line is between being a hero or a goat.

Ralph (Houk) brought out the best in everybody, and that included me. I consider myself lucky to have played for him.

My dad taught me to switch-hit. He and my grandfather, who was left-handed, pitched to me every day after school in the back yard. I batted lefty against my dad and righty against my granddad.

All I had was natural ability.

There are two kinds of people. There are leaders and there are followers. And I'm a follower.

I always loved the game, but when my legs weren't hurting it was a lot easier to love.