It was really special for me because (on the night of Ripken`s 2,131st game), I was in my first year in the United States and I was just watching the television, ... At the time, I really didn`t understand English, so I didn`t know what he did. But the chance to catch the first pitch, that makes me really proud.
- Miguel TejadaCal Ripken is steady, he focuses on his job, and he`s a good guy.
- Bradley Whitford