Leadoff Quotes

Allyson could run any leg but leadoff. They say she doesn't have relay experience, but this spring she ran relays at Penn, Modesto, Texas and Mt. Sac. - Allyson Felix

After reaching an agreement earlier today, we continued talks and all parties were interested in exploring an extension. Brady has worked extremely hard to develop his skills and has become one of the league's most dependable centerfielders and leadoff men. - Doug Melvin

A good leadoff hitter is tough to find. And I think New York just found the best leadoff hitter in the game. - Johnny Damon

[The problem started when leadoff man Jon Drummond began to hobble halfway through his run with an injured right quadriceps.] From my drive to my acceleration phase, it felt like someone pinched my right leg... Two steps later, it felt like someone punched me. Then I buckled. After I felt myself buckle, I took one wide step to get to the middle of the lane. - Jon Drummond

[Castro] did a good job down in Ottawa. We'll package him up with [leadoff hitter Brian Roberts] to see if we can create some havoc up at the top [of the lineup] and see if we can't invigorate some excitement. - Sam Perlozzo

(Manager) Bob Melvin gave me a lot of freedom to run. He basically gave me the green light to go whenever I wanted to. Plus I played a lot more than I ever have, and hitting leadoff really helped. - Craig Counsell