Justin Morneau
Justin Morneau
Justin Ernest George Morneauis a Canadian professional baseball designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, and Colorado Rockies. At 6 feet 4 inchesand 220 pounds, Morneau was drafted as a catcher by the Twins in 1999. He converted to first base in the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in 2003. Morneau has held that position throughout his career and in 2007 became the first Twin...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth15 May 1981
CityNew Westminster, Canada
I told him I wanted to use his because his has the hits in them.
That was a big confidence booster. It's one of those things you can build on, the more you do it the easier it gets.
He's going to have to get a Maple Leaf tattoo to play on that team.
We're pretty good at that, playing name that tune. Joe gets all the rap songs. I get all the alternative stuff.
I haven't swung that small a bat since I was in high school, but I figured it was working for him so I might as well try it, too. I told him I wanted to use his, because they have hits in them. He hasn't broken any bats this year, but I've broken six of his. But I figure as long as I keep getting hits, I can keep using them.
I haven't been doing as well as I expect myself to do, or anyone else expects me to do, ... I've learned a lot this season. It's been a battle every day. I think I'll be better for it next year.
He's really good. But he's good at everything he does.
I didn't feel as good in Toronto, but I didn't feel lost at the plate like I had before. I didn't swing at bad pitches.
Hopefully, I can change things. I think I'll hit where I deserve to hit in the lineup if I'm swinging the bat well. You know, it doesn't matter that much. Hopefully it's somewhere in the middle, where I think I can help us win games.
If I'd had a good year last year, I might have stuck with (27). But with the year I had and knowing that 33 has always been my number, I thought this season would be a good time to go back to what has always been good luck for me.
I get a little too excited there. I just try to do too much. Here, I'm comfortable. I've played here a lot. I know the pitchers a lot more. I know what to expect.
I know what to expect now. I've been through it before. I feel good.
A first-place team? You're always excited to become a part of that.
I believe I'm a middle-of-the-order hitter capable of driving in runs. If I stay healthy, I'll get back to that level.