“It's tough to strike out. Believe me. I hate striking out. It's no fun. It's embarrassing. But there really isn't anything I can do. It's just a part of my game.” BelieveI CanHateGamesFunCan DoToughI HateStrikesBelieve In MeEmbarrassingI Can Do ItStriking Out Author:Jim Thome
“Is my ability what it was at, say, 25 or 30 years old? Probably not, but I like to compete. I like to go out and play the game hard.” YearsHardPlayGamesAbility Author:Jim Thome
“This is a tremendous honor (winning the 2002 Roberto Clemente Award), to be considered in the same class as Roberto Clemente. He is a hero and role model for all of us who play the game and strive to be as good a player and person as he was.” PersonsPlayGamesWinningClassRolesPlayerHeroHonorModelsStriveAwardsRole Models Author:Jim Thome
“There's an inner feeling you get when you get in a situation to do well in a game. It's hard to explain.” WellsHardFeelingsGamesSituationInner Feelings Author:Jim Thome
