Mark McGwire Quotes
I think it puts baseball back on the map as a sport. It`s America`s pastime and just look at everyone coming out to the ballpark. It has been an exciting year.
I don`t know if I want to break my own record. I think I would rather leave it as it is.
I know it`s tough. Everybody in baseball knows its tough. I`m just going to give it my best shot.
Once and for all, I did not use steroids or any other illegal substance.
I study pitchers. I visualize pitches. That gives me a better chance every time I step into the box. That doesn`t mean I`m going to get a hit every game, but that`s one of the reasons I`ve come a long way as a hitter.
Only sixteen players have hit fifty or more homers in a season. To me, that`s a very special milestone.
Do you want to know the truth, or see me hit a few dingers?
I`m not here to discuss the past... I`m here to be positive.
I wish that every player could feel what I`ve felt in visiting ballparks. The receptions I`ve received, it`s blown me away. It`s absolutely remarkable.
I sort of missed one big thing, to touch first base. I hope I didn`t act foolish, but this is history.
I tell you what, I was so shocked because I didn`t think the ball had enough to get out. It`s an absolutely incredible feeling. I can honestly say I did it.
This is a great thing that`s happening in baseball. We don`t know if it will ever happen again.
I touched Roger`s bat and held it to my heart. My bat will lie next to his. I`m damn proud of that.
What a perfect way to end the home stand, by hitting sixty-two for the city of St. Louis and all the fans. I truly wanted to do it here and I did. Thank you St. Louis.
Wouldn`t it be great if we just ended up tied? I think it would be beautiful.
I`ve been thinking about the record since I reached the fifty plateau. But you think about it and then you let it go because you can`t waste many brain cells on hours thinking about it.
