Bats Quote by Mark Teixeira

I wanted to be in the big leagues, not stuck in the minor leagues.

— Aroldis Chapman

I had an opportunity to play baseball in college, but I just didn't want to go to school. I started focusing on my music…

— Jason Aldean

If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors.

— Ryne Sandberg

The minor leagues were great. When you first sign, that is your big leagues.

— Brian Roberts

I played baseball when I was younger, but the idea of the college scholarship enticed me to switch over to softball.

— Jessica Mendoza

Even though it feels like you are so far away from the big leagues, my love for the game kept me motivated to get…

— Aaron Judge

I've been sent down to the minor leagues six or seven times in my career. You've just got to have that stability. It's huge.…

— Matt Diaz

I played good ball in the minor leagues, and that's why they called me up to the major leagues.

— Jose Altuve

I know for sure I came a long way since the day I signed and growing up as a kid just trying to learn…

— Xander Bogaerts

I only wish I could have played in the big leagues when I was young enough to show what I could do. When an…

— Buck Leonard

I'm just enjoying playing baseball in the major leagues.

— Matt Holliday

I always wanted to be a major-league baseball player.

— Bryce Harper