When I started playing the game of baseball, the more I played and the better numbers I got, the more I started thinking about the Hall of Fame. But I never thought I had a chance to be there. Votes: 14
John Hirschbeck is a wonderful person with a wonderful family. I'm so glad that we have become friends. Votes: 13
When I was a little boy, I didn't know what the Hall of Fame was. I was just playing the game of baseball, and I wanted to be just like my dad. Votes: 12
My heart is half Puerto Rican, half Canadian. That is how I feel. Votes: 9
I'm proud of everything that I've accomplished since I was a little boy. That was my dream - to be a ballplayer. I didn't dream to win so many Gold Gloves, or Silver Bats or play in All-Star Games or World Series. I was just dreaming to play the game. Votes: 8
Everything I learned about the game of baseball, I learned from my dad. Votes: 7
To my mom, I don't know how to describe my mom. She is the most wonderful person in my life. She gave me love. She took me to the ballpark when I was just a little boy running around, hanging around. Votes: 7
A ballplayer doesn't make excuses. Votes: 1
Some plays just come out of me, just on instincts. I'll make a play and wonder, How did I do that? Votes: 0