I ain't afraid to tell the world that it didn't take school stuff to help a fella play ball.

God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise.

the place where triples go to die.

The only one who spoke was a guy who yelled at his friend, 'I told you he wore shoes.'

I like the ball in a big game. I'm not afraid to take it.

[The school administrator] told me, 'Play ball. You're making problems for yourself. Be a team player,'