Playing shortstop is 75 to 80 percent anticipation, knowing the hitter and the pitch being thrown. — Lou Boudreau Copy Share Image
I'd like to be remembered. I'd like to think that someday two guys will be talking in a bar and one of… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I was for a short time on the baseball team as shortstop, where I was not so good. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
In my opinion, I've had the greatest job in the world. I got a chance to be the shortstop for the New… — Derek Jeter Copy Share Image
What is the top requirement for a second baseman? A fine shortstop. I am fortunate in having the greatest shortstop in baseball,… — Nellie Fox Copy Share Image
Different styles work for different guys... If you can handle shortstop and hit, teams will find a way to pencil you into… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I feel a lot more comfortable at shortstop, but it's no problem, I'll move to make room. — Jose Reyes Copy Share Image
Before, shortstops and second basemen were mostly defensive guys that made all the plays and didn't really hit that well. But now… — Chase Utley Copy Share Image
My Daddy was left-handed, and I was left-handed when I was little. In fact, I was left-handed all the way to high… — Luke Appling Copy Share Image
The shortstop is a perfectly conditioned athlete. You're running out on relays all the time. You're covering second base. On every pitch,… — Lou Boudreau Copy Share Image
You are recognized by your bat. If you are the best hitting shortstop out there, that's how you win a Gold Glove.… — Jimmy Rollins Copy Share Image
If the shortstop makes an error, I am responsible. I let the batter hit the ball. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
You've just got to keep playing hard. You have to remember that you are not just playing for the Twins. There are… — Jason Bartlett Copy Share Image
I was for a short time on the baseball team as shortstop, where I was no good. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
He can run, steal bases, throw, hit for average, and hit with power like I've never seen. Just don't put him at… — Mickey Mantle 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… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
I am a lefty, though I bat right-handed... When I was a kid I pitched, played first, outfield and shortstop as well.… — Josh Charles Copy Share Image
I liked playing with David Eckstein (former Angels shortstop). I'm not talking about players with top skills, I'm sure there were players… — Bengie Molina Copy Share Image
The first and last duty of the lover of the game of baseball," Peavine's book began, "whether in the stands or on… — Michael Chabon Copy Share Image
I never wanted to be a dancer. It's true! I wanted to be a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates. — Gene Kelly Copy Share Image
These are the saddest of possible words, Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance. Trio of Bear Cubs fleeter than birds, Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance. Ruthlessly pricking our gonfalon bubble, Making… — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
I name (Honus) Wagner first on my list, not only because he was a great batting champion and base-runner, and also baseball's… — John McGraw Copy Share Image
You should have seen Willie Wells play shortstop: as good as Ozzie Smith and a better hitter. How I wish people could… — Monte Irvin Copy Share Image
