Richie Allen Quotes

I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere - except Philadelphia.

I used to play second base, leftfield and centerfield.

I pitched and I played the outfield.

I played second base.

Different styles work for different guys... If you can handle shortstop and hit, teams will find a way to pencil you into the lineup.

I was always interested in baseball. In fact, in my younger years, I played it in an amateur way. But up to the time when I became identified with the Yankees, I was a strong National League rooter.

I loved running. I can catch everything in the outfield. I could throw people out from the fence.

When you think New York, you think Yankees.

Pitching is 80% of the game and the other half is hitting and fielding.

Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part.

I was a baseball player. I played in high school and a little bit in college. I was a catcher. I don't know if I could have played any other position. As a catcher, you're always on the ball.

My dad introduced me to baseball. Then one of my friends asked if I could play on a team; my dad said I could, and I just fell in love with the game.

There's so much passion and so much interest in the Red Sox in Boston.

I always liked the defensive part of baseball.

Cleveland is my hometown, and the Indians have a narrow but rich history.

He slides into second with a stand up double.

I always loved the signs on the outfield walls, and I'll never forget the one in Philadelphia. It said, 'The Phillies use Lifebuoy soap,' and underneath was scrawled, 'And they still stink.'

I love baseball. As a teenager, I was a contrarian and picked the underdog instead of just rooting for the Yankees. It's a hard team to root for, but there's something that always keeps me hopeful.

Catchers just aren't glamorous.

I love Chicago. I love Wrigley Field.

I love second base.

I played a lot of right field with Tampa.

It's the same game. It's baseball. National League, American League. It's baseball. I just come here and try to do my thing. Do my work and help the team to win.

Pittsburgh is a great organization.

I love London! But the thing I love the most is the Premier League.