All-star game Quote by Brandon Crawford

Buster Posey absolutely loved the San Francisco Giants. And every time he ran out onto the field in that Giants uniform, he gave all…

— Brandon Crawford

Buster loves baseball for sure - loves the Giants, his teammates, our fans - but to be honest with you, that pales in comparison…

— Brandon Crawford

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

Sammy Sosa? Everybody knew who Sammy was, paid attention to Sammy. I had already signed in pro ball when he had the great homer…

— Alfonso Soriano

I guess anytime you are mentioned with Hank Aaron, it is the ultimate compliment, not only as a hitter, but obviously, the great ballplayer…

— Alex Rodriguez

When somebody asks about the greatest players in history, I start with Bill Russell. More than the best player is the MVP, and the…

— Bobby Knight

I think the best all-round baseball player ever was Joe DiMaggio.

— Mickey Mantle

Derek Jeter is by far the best baseball player I've seen - I've seen.

— Darrelle Revis

He (Jackie Robinson) was the greatest competitor I've ever seen. I've seen him beat a team with his bat, his ball, his glove, his…

— Duke Snider

Joe DiMaggio was the greatest all-around player I ever saw. His career can not be summed up in numbers and awards. It might sound…

— Ted Williams

Baseball loyalists cite the game's legendary numbers - 300 wins, 500 homers, 3,000 hits - as evidence of the sport's elegance, beauty, and gravitas.…

— Stephen Rodrick

I think I was the best baseball player I ever saw.

— Willie Mays