It seemed like I always did some great hitting in Brooklyn. The field there was close to the stands. Every time I started walking to the plate, I could hear the fans say, 'Here comes that man again. Here comes that man.'

I love to play this game of baseball. I love putting on the uniform.

Unless you give it all you've got, there isn't any sense in playing.

The first principle of contract negotiations is don't remind them of what you did in the past - tell them what you're going to do in the future.

The one unbreakable rule about hitting is this: if a batter hits well with his own particular stance and swing, think twice - or more - before suggesting a change.

What made me sign with the Cardinals? Because they used salesmanship, the personal touch.

The key to hitting for high average is to relax, concentrate, and don't hit the fly ball to center field.