Jeff Conine
Jeff Conine
Jeffrey Guy Conineis a former Major League Baseball player who played 17 seasons with six teams primarily as an outfielder. An inaugural member of the Florida Marlins who was with the franchise for both of its World Series titles, he earned the title Mr. Marlin for his significant history with the club, and his ties to South Florida...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth27 June 1966
catch heck hit
I hit it off the end, a split-finger down and in. I didn't think he was going to catch up to it, but he made a heck of a play.
accepted four good indication played positions quite time
In 2001, I played four different positions and I had a really good time doing it. I accepted it as a challenge. Every indication is I'll be out there quite a lot.
good guys realize
I don't think some of these guys realize they're in the World Series. Which is probably a good thing.
people
I don't know if that many people care.
example hits perfect pitcher threw
He threw a lot of fastballs and just put them right where he wanted them. It's a perfect example of when a pitcher hits his spots, he's going to be successful.
base good pitches via
I don't think they want me on base via a walk. I'm getting some pretty good pitches to hit.
knows reason winner
He's not a 300-game winner for no reason. He knows how to make adjustments.
explain seems
You can't explain it. It just seems to happen.
both faced knew special
When I first faced him in '98, I knew he and (Roy) Halladay both had special stuff,
both faced knew special
When I first faced him in '98, I knew he and (Roy) Halladay both had special stuff,