Ryne Sandberg

I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that.

I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do - play it right and with respect.

I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college.

My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine.

If this validates anything, it's that learning how to bunt and hit and run and turning two is more important than knowing where to find the little red light at the dug out camera.

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.