David Bell
David Bell
Infielder who played for seven MLB teams from 1995 to 2006, and began managing at the MLB level as a third base coach for the Chicago Cubs in 2013.
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth14 September 1972
CityCincinnati, OH
ball hit trying
I was just trying to hit the ball hard, ... I'll take it.
best carry good guys hitters matter takes three win
It's important for the whole lineup to hit. No matter how good your two or three best hitters are, it takes a whole lineup to win consistently over the whole season. It's never one or two guys that carry you.
far hits injuries plate ready spring training
As far as injuries go, I feel ready to go. It's still spring training but getting hits and getting comfortable at the plate is still important.
baseball best game good hitter natural player
He was pretty much the best hitter in the game -- probably the best all-around player in the game. He was as good a player at 17 as he was in Seattle. He's just a natural baseball player.
flow helped helps loose prepare ready today yeah
Yeah it helps you get loose faster. I was ready to play today but you just don't prepare the same way. But, yeah, it helped me get into the flow quicker.
parents product whether
We're a product of our parents, whether we like it or not.
force games good leg momentum ready time tried
It doesn't count, but at the same time it does feel good to have some momentum going into the season. I feel ready to go. My leg is healthy, I just really haven't tried to force it yet because the games don't count.
basketball last wearing won year
Last year I won it wearing basketball shoes. I wanted to come in (beginning) at 6-4 but they wouldn't let me.
rest win
The Astros aren't going to win the rest of the way. We have a chance.
great situation win
That was a great win. It wasn't easy. Just to get a win in that situation was big.
affect certain finished key rest team teams
I think every team has certain teams that they don't play well against. The key is to not let it affect the rest of the games. We're finished with the Astros now.
tie
You always feel like you're going to win, especially after you come back and tie it like that.
deep digging
We are digging out from a deep pit,
behind breathing fun jon works
It's fun to play behind Jon because he works fast. We didn't give him much breathing room.