There's nothing I value more than the closeness of friends and family, a smile as I pass someone on the street.

I eventually became proud of my strikeouts, because each one represented another learning experience.

I flailed my arm in a throwing motion before I could even walk.

Be honest and work hard to get what you want. Don't take shortcuts; you only cheat yourself in the long run. Success is not measured by money or fame, but by how you feel about your own goals and accomplishments and the time and effort you put into them.

It's supposed to be fun, the man says 'Play Ball' not 'Work Ball' you know.

My first job after my retirement from baseball was as a narrator for the Eastman Philharmonica.

I'm a God-fearing man who worships with my heart and with my life.