When I was up there at the plate, my purpose was to get on base anyway I could, whether by hitting or by getting hit.

Shoeless Joe Jackson

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

Shoeless Joe jackson

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.

Tommy Lasorda

As soon as baseball becomes a job, as soon as I stop caring, as soon as the smile goes away, I’ll hang up my spikes and do something else.

David Wright

Whether you have a great game or a terrible game, tomorrow’s another day and you’ve got to come out here and compete.

David Wright

I never blame myself when I’m not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn’t my fault that I’m not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?

Yogi Berra