Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers.

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

I'm always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I don't get angry at the pitcher, I get angry at myself. I would think that if a pitcher threw up a home run ball, he should be angry at himself.

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

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

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.

Baseball for me was instinctive, born within me, given to me as a gift from God.