We have to help others. I hope that some of the young players today understand that. It's not about them. The Man Upstairs gave them that ability to play, and play consistently, but he also wants them to open their… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
There is a special sensation in getting good wood on the ball and driving a double down the left-field line as the crowd in… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
The way they dress here (California), your head is always in the stands. All those bikinis, your eyes get tired. — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
I never liked talking about myself or my background because I hated bringing back bad memories. And sometimes when I talked, it would come… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
When you've learned to believe in yourself, there's no telling how good a player you can be. That's because you have the mental edge. — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
Here I am, a black man with a white man's heart. In the end, that's what God wants us to do. He wants us… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
Back when I first came up with the Twins as a second baseman, Billy worked with me on my fielding, on playing the game,… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
I'm more conscious of where the outfielders are playing when I'm on base, and I don't take such wide turns anymore running around the… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
There was a point at which I thought I'd never get the most valuable player, especially the years I played at Minnesota. We never… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
Get your heart checked. I've always looked at myself as healthy, but I wasn't. — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
Harmon Killebrew was a gem. I can never thank him enough for all I learned from him. He was a consummate professional who treated… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
When I was 11, I spent eight months in the hospital with rheumatic fever and almost died. — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
I always felt like I was healthy; I never felt like anything was wrong with me. Until the morning that I had a massive… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
Our commitment to coaches will be realized via TeamCarew, a grassroots marketing program that will provide them with insight and tools to teach the… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
