John Olerud Quotations

I hit a fastball. I got a good swing on it and I got some help from the wind, but I hit it pretty well.

There are a lot of temptations on the road. Having a group of guys who share a similar mind-set helps you get through the season.

When you get some hits and you contribute to a team's win, it definitely makes you feel like you're part of the club, ... I felt like I was going to fit in.

When you get some hits and contribute to help the team win, that definitely makes you feel like you?re more like a part of the club.

Right now, the only thing that is different is that I'm not preparing to go to spring training. I just don't know how I'll feel when it gets to be reporting day, though.

It's great news. There's an adjustment going from the bullpen to starting. I've got to believe it's an easier adjustment for him than going from starter to the bullpen.

It's not something he hits you over the head with: 'I'm in charge here,' ... But you can see, I think, he's very comfortable in his role. And everybody knows it.

In terms of coming to Bible study and chapel, this team has more guys involved than any team I've ever been with.

I was just looking for a ball over the plate and get it into the air (for a sacrifice fly), ... The worst thing you can do is hit a ground ball.

The last pitch was over the plate but was up and out of the strike zone,