“We've said from the beginning when we traded Richie (Sexson), we're trading home runs for doubles and the ability to manufacture runs... Doubles are almost better. I mean, home runs are great, but when you've got guys who smack those doubles, you're in good shape, you've got a lot of guys in scoring position.” MeanSaidHomeRunningGuyAbilityPositionShapesTradingHome RunSmack Author:Ned Yost
“So when I hear a guy after a game-winning home run say or gesture that God was on his side, I think to myself, 'He's saying God screwed the pitcher.” ThinkingHomeRunningGuyGamesWinningSidesGesturesPitcherHome Run Book:The Power of Negative Thinking: An Unconventional Approach to Achieving Positive Results Source: The Power of Negative Thinking: An Unconventional Approach to Achieving Positive Results
“The balls definitely carry a lot more. There should be some more home runs this year. Some of the guys on the team will have more home runs. On defense we'll have to cover some more ground.” ShouldYearsHomeRunningGuyTeamBallsDefenseTigersHome RunLsu Author:Andrew Stevenson
“I'm the same guy I've always been. I'm the same guy now as when I was hitting 50 home runs. I don't change.” HomeRunningGuyHittingDon't ChangeHome Run Author:David Ortiz