First time Quote by Eddy Alvarez

My first year of pro ball I played in the Northwest league and made the all-star team, and the next year I played I…

— Kurt Russell

I went through baseball as a player to be named later.

— Joe Garagiola

The no-hitter was the highlight of my career. The specialness of it, I didn't know how lasting it would be when it happened. Everywhere…

— Jim Abbott

I had a great time with baseball growing up. I was lucky to grow up with it and to learn.

— Nick Johnson

Back in 1987 when they drafted me. The Indians were the only team interested in taking a chance on Albert Belle, and I made…

— Albert Belle

I played for nine different teams throughout my 22-year major league career and I loved every moment of every team.

— Goose Gossage

I went to college for a reason, and that was to skip the minor leagues. I spent a year in the minors and got…

— Mark Teixeira

My whole life, baseball was my first love. I was gonna go play college, but during my senior year I tore my ACL, and…

— Morgan Wallen

I'm ecstatic that I had the opportunity to play in the American Basketball Association. It was an opportunity to be part of something new…

— Mel Daniels

For me, coming from being undrafted and going through the G League, the fact that I just had fans that were excited to give…

— Alex Caruso

As a freshman at Miami I started of as a reliever for the first few games and quickly moved into the rotation as the…

— Graham Taylor

I won an MVP trophy with the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Association. I didn't even start. I was a sub on this team. This…

— Nelly