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Sammy Sosa Biography

Baseball player

Sammy Sosa, born on November 12, 1968, is a renowned professional baseball player. He is known for his remarkable hitting ability and for breaking multiple home run records in Major League Baseball.

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“He (Roberto Clemente) is a hero to me.”

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“Mark (McGwire) is the man.”

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“Mark McGwire is thirty-four years old. I'm twenty-nine. He's probably a little bit tired and I'm just having some fun.”

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“They can say whatever they want to say, but it is going to be hard, my friend, to duplicate me.”

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“To tell the truth, I never think about a homer. I'm just thinking of the situation and what I've got to do when I go to the plate.”

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“I'm seeing the ball well. I'm not trying for home runs. I'm trying to hit to right field more. When I do that, the home run comes.”

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“You have to enjoy it. It is not going to happen every year, so this is the year that it is happening and we have got to go out there and enjoy it.”

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“I will calmly wait for my induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Don't I have the numbers to be inducted?”

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“When you're in the middle of a pennant race, you can't go up there thinking about home runs.”

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“Yes, I'm the real Sammy Sosa, and this is my Pinterest.”

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“I'm the type of person who likes to enjoy everything that I do, take advantage of every opportunity in life.”

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“If you have a bad day in baseball, and start thinking about it, you will have 10 more.”

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“Don't compare me to Babe Ruth. God gave me the opportunity and the ability to be here at the right time, at the right moment, just like he gave Babe Ruth when he was playing. I just hope I can keep doing what I've been doing - keep taking care of business.”

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“It's going to be unbelievable, you know. There's going to be a lot of people cheering for Mark McGwire and me. And, hey, we'll see how it goes.”

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“I know a little about Hack (Wilson) because his picture is next to my locker. I am lucky to be there at the right time. People will now remember two guys, Hack Wilson and myself, and the season is not over yet.”

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“I've always swung the same way. The difference is when I swing and miss, people say, 'He's swinging for the fences.' But when I swing and make contact people say, 'That's a nice swing.' But there's no difference, it's the same swing.”

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“Right now what's in my mind is going up there and being disciplined. I was swinging at so many pitches out of the strike zone, and when you do that, you're not going to get a chance to hit strikes. It makes it easier for the pitcher every time I do that.”

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“Mark (McGwire), you know I love you. It's been unbelievable. I wish you could be here with me today. I know you are watching me and I know you have the same feelings for me as I have for you in my heart.”

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About the Author

Born: November 12, 1968
Known for: Baseball player
Quotes: 19

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