Baseball Quote by Xander Bogaerts

I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids in a positive way. This gives me a chance to talk to…

— Cal Ripken, Jr

When I was a kid, I remember my parents would say, 'Baseball is what you do, but that's not who you are' - like…

— Sean Doolittle

I want to stay involved in athletics; I want to encourage kids to take part and try to grow the sport.

— Usain Bolt

I am involved in minor league baseball. I go around the country speaking to troubled youths, trying to help them understand that whatever path…

— Gerry Cooney

I grew up in the Boys & Girls Club. That's where I really started playing all sports, and that's why I'm a big advocate…

— Frank Thomas

If nothing else, know that your children's passion and desire to play baseball is something that they can do without throwing a competitive pitch.

— John Smoltz

I know when I have kids, when I'm older, I'm going to encourage them to play sports because I think it teaches you a…

— Gregg Sulkin

It's a wonderful feeling to be a bridge to the past and to unite generations. The sport of baseball does that, and I am…

— Vin Scully

I think that it takes one person in the household to be a baseball fan for people to love baseball. And if you don't…

— Ken Griffey Jr

I was never one of those kids that felt like I had to go to practice or that I was being made to go…

— Tyler Hoechlin

It's always great to do something to impact kids in sports.

— Clayton Kershaw

That's why I've gotten so much experience at my age. You have three teachers next to you every game, and if I'm not playing,…

— Adrian Gonzalez