Hitting is the most important part of the game. It is where the big money is, where much of the status is, and the fan interest.

It's a funny thing, but, as years go by, I think you appreciate more and more what a great thing it was to be a United States Marine... People will tell me what a shame it was I had to go back into the service a second time, but I'm kinda glad I did.. Besides, I am a U.S. Marine and I'll be one till I die.

There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher.

All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth.

People always told me that my natural ability and good eyesight were the reasons for my success as a hitter. They never talk about the practice, practice, practice.

The hardest thing to do in baseball is to hit a round baseball with a round bat, squarely.

Baseball is 50% from the neck up