Quotes by Roberto Clemente

“Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you dont, then you are wasting your time on Earth.”

“If I would be happy, I would be a very bad ball player. With me, when I get mad, it puts energy in my body.”

“I am more valuable to my team hitting .330 then swinging for home runs.”

“Jamie is one of the most accomplished pitchers in Mariners history, leading the major leagues in winning percentage over the last eight years, ... But it is his commitment to making the difference in the life of those in need through the Moyer Foundation that has made people see you as a great baseball player and a great humanitarian.”

“I always try to lead the clean life,”

“I will hit .450 if you give me Ralph Garrs legs, Johnny Benchs age and cut the travel schedule.”

“My father was the 87th Latino to be in the major leagues, but he was the first one ... to be able to speak up and become an activist against prejudice, not only in baseball but also in society, and that took a lot to be able to do that.”

“I want to be remembered as a ballplayer who gave all he had to give.”

“I am convinced that God wanted me to be a baseball player. I was born to play baseball.”

“I do not live so far from Miami.”

If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better for people coming behind you, and you dont do that, you are wasting your time on this earth.

I am convinced that God wanted me to be a baseball player.

I am more valuable to my team hitting .330 then swinging for home runs.