Jim Edmonds
Jim Edmonds
James Patrick "Jim" Edmondsis an American former center fielder in Major League Baseball and a current broadcaster for Fox Sports Midwest. He played for the California/Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds. Known for his defensive abilities – particularly his catches – Edmonds also was a prolific hitter, batting .284 with 393 home runs and an on-base plus slugging percentageof .903. He is affectionately known by Cardinal fans as "Jimmy Baseball" ...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth27 June 1970
CityFullerton, CA
My first question was whether I could know ... just for some peace of mind or to have a game plan how I could live my life the next couple years,
Our lineup has been thin all year. We just need to win a game and we won't be worried anymore.
I think this was a great game for both teams, I really do.
I saw his postseason record was 1-5, and I was really surprised, ... I remember some of the games he pitched -- two hits, one run against Arizona a couple years ago. He's a big-game pitcher.
Roger pitched a Roger game. They got two great pitching performances and we haven't been able to score. But if we win tomorrow, we're even. There's a lot of games left to play.
I actually started thinking about it right before he gave up the hit. He's got that potential. That game he pitched in Toronto last year was probably the best game I ever saw pitched.
We'd obviously like to give up less runs, but I think in the long run it will be nice that everybody got in the game today,
Having the attitude of just playing the game isn't my strength. I have to be productive. That's my responsibility.
I like to have a good time. I'm playing a great game, so why should I stop smiling when I get on the field?
I get paid a lot of money to play a game with the greatest players in the world. What could be better than that?
Did we lose or did we win? ... It's something that you've got to see to believe it. You really do. People back home ask me about this place and I tell them, 'You've got to come see it to believe it.' I don't think you can describe the power of these people that come to the game day in and day out, and the support they give you. It really makes you go out there and play harder, play better and basically be a better person just because you know they're watching.
If he starts throwing that slider like that, he's going to win 25 games some year.
There are a few things that are like that. I'm happy and lucky to have been a part of it. I thought it was pretty special.
A total professional who everybody respects. No matter what happens, he never complains. He's a competitor. He's the kind of guy you want on your team.