Damian Miller
Damian Miller
Damian Donald Milleris a former professional baseball catcher...
played ugly
It was ugly from the get go. We played like we were tired.
bat felt hits striking swinging worried
I wasn't getting hits but I felt like I was swinging the bat OK. I wasn't striking out. I was comfortable up there, so I wasn't really worried about it.
atmosphere fans fine good playing stadium surface team
Busch Stadium was fine. The playing surface was fine and the atmosphere was always outstanding. Those fans know their baseball. If there is a good play - even by the other team - they'll cheer.
good
That's pretty neat. Those are some pretty good names.
good
Not a good idea. I told him to keep it quiet.
meant special
It was a special day for the team. It was just meant to be our day.
guys learn pitchers position runners scoring situations takes tough
It takes time, especially when guys are 22, 23 years old. You have to learn how to be successful. It's runners in scoring position with two outs. It's pitchers in tough situations making tough pitches.
came fastball laid mistake nasty throwing tried
After my first two at bats, I had to make a little adjustment. He was throwing me nasty cutters and I just came out and laid off of it. I got to 2-0 and tried to go the other way and play my game. He made a mistake with a fastball up, but I'll take it.
demeanor hit looks matter
He was impressive. His demeanor never changes. It doesn't matter if he's getting hit around or if he's cruising; he looks the same out there.
fun game great
It was just a fun game, and a much-needed game. I have never been a part of that. It was just a great all-around game for everybody.
beat beautiful gateway
How can you beat this? New ballpark. Beautiful day in St. Louis. And then you look out there and see the Gateway Arch.
ball facing good pitches remember three threw throws
He threw the ball good today. I remember facing him when he was in Toronto. He's a competitor. He throws three pitches for strikes.
coach dog fact gets mad mike
I like the fact that he's a competitor. Mad Dog (pitching coach Mike Maddux ) said that when he warms up, he's kind of (relaxed) but when he gets on the mound, he's a different animal.
ball guy high sign
A high cutter. Usually when the ball is up, it's a sign that a guy is overthrowing.