Leadoff Quotes

We got hits at the worst times. We'd get a two-out hit with no one on base, then get a leadoff single and not be able to move her around. - Matt Walters

We even talked about it last winter, about him possibly being the leadoff guy to start the season. - John Gibbons

We didn't have a leadoff hitter. When we got him, we took off. He can run, I'll tell you what. No doubt about it. If he gives me a couple of steps, I would think about racing him. - Tommy Watkins

We are looking forward to Juan hitting in the leadoff spot. This contract is a good conclusion to the winter for both Juan and us. - Jim Hendry

To get a switch-hitter (who is) a leadoff hitter with a lot of dimensions -- power, speed -- the ability to play the outfield as he does is really a godsend to the organization. - Brian Sabean

The last time I talked to Rickey, he said he'd like to be the leadoff hitter and starting outfielder for some team in the major leagues. I don't know if he's had a change of heart. - Jeff Borris

That's means there will be leadoffs ... stealing on the pitch. - Scott Kapers

That was a tough one with Omar. I knew he didn't want to hit leadoff, and fortunately we had other people who could get us through it without him hitting leadoff. - Eric Wedge

That thing at third base killed us. And that leadoff runner in the third inning never should have been on. Allen is as lucky as they can be to leave here with a win. And as soon as we get it all together, we're going to start winning. I hate that we didn't get to finish that tournament last weekend (because of the bad weather). I think that would have really helped us. - Lori Alexander