I got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop.

My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.

I struggled many times when maybe it didn't look like I was struggling, and I had to work hard every day.

In my day, if a guy came to spring training 20 pounds heavier than what he left, he was considered out of shape and was probably in trouble.

I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager, and never, ever your uniform.

If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors.