I just want to become a great leadoff hitter.
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.
I don't ever remember seeing a base runner who was all the way to third base run back across the mound. It was kind of a respectful thing.
They throw Winfield out at second, but he's safe.
Nobody talked about my defense or that I used to steal bases, too.
A good base stealer should make the whole infield jumpy. Whether you steal or not, you're changing the rhythm of the game. If the pitcher is concerned about you, he isn't concentrating enough on the batter.
Well, stealing bases adds some runs but very few, and you lose most of the runs that you gain by having runners caught stealing.
Your obligation as a base runner is to try and be safe within the rules. OK?
People say I stole a lot of bases. I stole the bases for a reason. I crossed the plate.
