I always say that I think my job is behind home plate, call a good game, play some good defense, and also, I know I was not a power hitter. — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share Image
Now, every organization has to have a translator for the Hispanics on the teams, and that helps a lot. — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
I always try to have some good at-bats. Home runs come once in a while; that's good. — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
I won't tell you that I've never been discouraged. Of course I have; as a human being, that's bound to happen. — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
Every Hispanic player goes through that. It's a lot of hard work, to be able to communicate with your teammates. English is fundamental to… — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
Life is like school. You aren't going to be born knowing what to do in every situation. You learn little by little. — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
I have some really cool memories here in Philly, and I thank you for the support. These are great fans, and I think when… — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
I really love Philadelphia and all of the fans, my teammates, the front office, the organization, everybody. I know I'm going to miss them.… — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
You know a guy. You know what's their best pitch. But catching it - that's different. — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
When one goes to school, you don't have any idea of what you're going to learn. But as each day passes, you learn things.… — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
I always say that I think my job is behind home plate, call a good game, play some good defense, and also, I know… — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
I love baseball. I love my city, Philadelphia and Panama. I want to do my best and show everybody... I'll do my best. — Carlos Ruiz Copy Share
