100 Quotes by Ken Griffey Jr.

The two misconceptions of me are I didn't work hard, and that everything I made it look easy.

I was just putting way too much pressure on myself. I was just trying to get that validation from my dad. It got so bad I remember my high school coach telling him not to show up to games.

I didn't start playing golf until '94, when the strike cut the season short. Never having played as a kid definitely makes it a challenge.

I go out there every day, take early batting practice, fly balls.

Baseball and golf have a lot of things in common, including the fact that players in both games love hitting for power. However, in both sports, trying to do so strictly with muscle strength doesn't work very well. In fact, I see a lot of guys in both baseball and golf struggle when they try to swing with tight arms.

I just mind my business and do what I have to do to get ready for the baseball season.

I might go 0 for 4 in a game, but I still had a chance to help the team by making plays in the field.

I'm lucky. I got a chance to play major-league baseball.

The Hall of Fame is pretty good at preparation and getting you ready for what to expect.