One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms might be they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take outfield practice. Another reason is baseball has to compete with other sports now - basketball, football, soccer -… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
Carl Yastrzemski was the best all-around player. He could run, throw and hit. He had the ability to play a number of different positions. He signed as a shortstop. He could play the outfield, of course, and third base and… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
You've got to get good habits of working hard so that when that play comes up during the regular season that you're able to… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
I'll never forget that first night with the team. Going to the ballpark on the bus was the hardest 30 minutes of my life.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
I started in for the ball but I just couldn't get it. I should have caught it because I was used to catching everything… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
As the days went on, I didn't mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
I didn't know who was on the team, but I saw every eye as I walked down the aisle. It looked like a thousand… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms might be they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take outfield practice.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
Carl Yastrzemski was the best all-around player. He could run, throw and hit. He had the ability to play a number of different positions.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
What gets me upset about with the newer players is their lack of intensity. They tend to go through the motions a little bit.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
The most relaxing thing i do, hang halfway out a 3rd floor window, and look at rocks if i fall out. Well maybe i'll… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
