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8 quotes by Rod Carew

MLB debut April 11, 1967 for the Minnesota Twins Last MLB appearance October 5, 1985 for the California Angels Career statistics Batting average .328 Hits 3,053 Home runs 92 Runs batted in 1,015 Teams As player Minnesota Twins (1967–1978) California Angels (1979–1985) As coach California / Anaheim Angels (1992–1999) Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2001) Career highlights and awards 18× All-Star (1967–1984) AL MVP (1977) AL...
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Hitting is an art, but not an exact science.

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There is a special sensation in getting good wood on the ball and driving a double down the left-field line as the crowd in the ballpark rises to its... →

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Three thousand hits is something that should stand for itself.

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

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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.

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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... →

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I get a kick out of watching a team defense me. A player moves two steps in one direction and I hit it two steps the other way. It goes right by his... →

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

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