I've Always Played For The Acceptance Of

It's A Relief Now To Be Able To Stand Next To My Godfather And Finally Feel Like I've Accomplished Something In The Game Of Baseball.

I Think Of Myself As 'catching' The Ball With My Bat And Letting The Pitcher Supply The Power.

I Was Born To Hit A Baseball. I Can Hit A Baseball.

It's Called Talent. I Just Have It. I Can't Explain It. You Either Have It Or You Don't.

Sometimes I Surprise My Own Damn Self.