Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common.
You gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.
age is a state of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter.
The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.
No, we don't cheat. And even if we did, I'd never tell you.
I was fortunate enough to coach the U.S. Olympic team in Australia.
I've got a portrait in the Smithsonian. Who ever thought that would happen?
The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination.
I come from Cuba. Taxes for me are no big thing.
If you try to give them a scheme, most hitters will rebel.
There is no set numerical value you can put on a pitcher. They're all different.
It's no secret what's going on in baseball. At least half the players are using steroids.
I am an only child, and I guess was spoiled by my parents.
Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part.
I don't care who you are, you hear those boos.
The biggest game I ever played in was probably Don Larsen's perfect game.
I guess you could say I'm what this country is all about.
But as far as I'm concerned, I can still play defense.
The last thing I ever thought would ever happen to me was losing my legs.
Players have two things to do. Play and keep their mouths shut.
People are going to make comparisons and they can do that but I'm definitely not going to compare myself to Derek Jeter.