Athlete Quotes

My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pete Rose came over to the Phillies in '79 and he became the catalyst that helped us to put it all together.
Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia.
So what I did on the field was the essence of what I am. Remember me like that.
That's the past. I don't agree with retrospect.
The final release point for the fastball is the tips of your fingers.
To get the feel of how the slider should roll off of your index finger, use this grip and practice at half speed and roughly half the distance to the mound.
To pick up the paper and read about yourself getting slammed, that doesn't start your day off right.
You've gotta find a way to get out of your own way, so you can progress in life.
I used to get 15-20 bunt hits a season. Now, I'm down to five or six. Infielders still play me in, but I'm always looking if the opportunity is there.
It's the playoffs. You find a way to get through.
These vessels are out of sight, out of mind. They are exempt from minimum-wage requirements, from Coast Guard inspections, OSHA regulations and other safety laws.
I always try to act as though there is a little boy or a little girl around, and I try never to do anything that would give them a bad example.
The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back.
You must be passionate, you must dedicate yourself, and you must be relentless in the pursuit of your goals. If you do, you will be successful.
Despite the amazing diversity we're blessed with in this country, schools are still in large part segregated because of economic disparity. Sports are one of the few areas where kids are really given the opportunity to interact with those of different races and religions.
I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and have similar goals that we do. They want health and happiness and the opportunity to provide for their families.
I remember Michael dribbling at the top of the key. Everybody knew to just get the hell out of his way.
I think it's imperative to follow your heart and choose a profession you're passionate about, and if you haven't found that "spark" yet, if you're not sure what you want to do with your lives - be persistent until you do.
It's been an amazing year of individual performances.
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