Quotes by Jack Taschner

“Its amazing to see. Barry comes up, they boo, then Barry hits a home run and they all start cheering. Its amazing. It obviously doesnt affect him very much.”

“Im looking forward to it. Hes one of the greatest players ever, and Im a fan along with being a player. For sure, having him back would be motivating.”

“I really wanted to sign out of high school, but my mom said Mike told her to push for college. It made a huge impact, and huge not to sign [with the Angels]. It worked out for the best. I probably wouldnt have been able to handle pro baseball at that age. College was by far the best bet.”

“Its an aspect of life we dont get to see every day. Maybe we give some inspiration. But its a lot of fun to see smiles on their faces. Were getting something out of it. It makes me want to work harder -- I feel gifted.”

“Im not going to lie to you. He was mildly attractive. For a minute there, I didnt know if I should jump out of my seat and go for a make-out session or run for the hills.”