Ichiro Suzuki

“I learned that if you want to make it to the big leagues, you have to be mentally tough.”

“I always use my own bats. I've had the same bat maker for 20 years.”

“I'm not a big guy and I can't hit home runs like other guys, so I have to hit the single and I have to get on base.”

“In baseball, you can do something poorly and still get a positive result.”

“People have a preconceived notion about who I am and I can't do anything about that.”

“When I retire, I'm going to be a Texan.”

“The days that I don't feel good are the days that I want to go out and play.”

“Even the boring things are important.”

“I'm a perfectionist. I'm not satisfied. The work is endless.”

“You can't do things that will please everyone. I have my own way of doing things.”

“For me, it is important to be a leader, but it is more important to be a good person.”