36 Quotes by Rod Carew

Three thousand hits is something that should stand for itself.

When I was 11, I spent eight months in the hospital with rheumatic fever and almost died.

He's got to learn to do it. He's really been conscientious about it. He's been here every morning.

He cared. I love him. I'm going to miss him.

He knew the game, he was half a step ahead of everyone else during a game, ... He was always prepared.

Harmon Killebrew was a gem. I can never thank him enough for all I learned from him. He was a consummate professional who treated everyone from the brashest of rookies to the groundskeepers to the ushers in the stadium with the utmost of respect.

Our commitment to coaches will be realized via TeamCarew, a grassroots marketing program that will provide them with insight and tools to teach the art and science of hitting.

Your first hit in the majors-that's tops. It means you're on your way. When you get the first hit, then you can get the rest.

Your first hit in the majors - that's tops. It means you're on your way. When you get the first hit, then you can get the rest.