Never assume the other guy will never do something you would never do.

I always enjoyed playing ball, and it didn't matter to me whether I played with white kids or black. I never understood why an issue was made of who I played with, and I never felt comfortable, when I grew up, telling other people how to act

I think I was programmed to do good things when I came into the majors. I knew how to play.

I don't rate them, I just hit them.

It isn't hard to be good from time to time in sports. What is tough, is being good every day.

Defense to me is the key to playing baseball.

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won't be able to do this.