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

I loved to hit with men on base and with the game on the line.

Playing baseball was my dream, and no amount of money could sway my opinion.

Life is one big transition.

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

I've witnessed thousands of superior athletes try to becomes hitters and fail at it.

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