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I always got nervous the nights we played in the World Series. First pitch, I was nervous. Then after that, forget it; I'd start playing.

To cure a batting slump, I took my bat to bed with me. I wanted to know my bat a little better.

Obviously, a lot of things play on your mind when you're batting. This might happen and this might not. The best thing you can do when you're batting is not to think too much, and wait for the next ball.

I was nervous from the very beginning, and it got worse as the years went on. I was conscientious and wanted to do more, always, than I was able. I don't think, when I was playing, that I was ever happy - beginning at 4 o'clock any afternoon.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.

I can't recall too much about pitching, but I do remember that I was anxious to get it over with. I just wanted to get that first game over with and go from there.

I felt good in the bullpen and even when we came out in the first inning I felt fairly good.

I was a really nervous kid. I was extremely sensitive. Incredibly perceptive.