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

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

I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose.

They give you a round bat and they throw you a round ball. And they tell you to hit it square.

Pittsburgh isn't fancy, but it is real. It's a working town and money doesn't come easy. I feel as much a part of this city as the cobblestone streets and the steel mills, people in this town expect an honest day's work, and I've it to them for a long, long time.

Don't be sharp or flat; just be natural.

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