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 don't really set personal goals for home runs or anything like that. However many I hit, I hit. If I'm making consistent contact and hitting the ball hard, then I will hit home runs.
I love Minnesota, and I'd love to play my whole career here.
I feel like I'm strong enough that I don't have to do anything to turn on the ball. When I do that-when I'm ready to take the ball up the middle, when I'm willing to go the other way-that's when I can turn on the ball.
You've got to hit 30 before you hit 40.
If you can stay back, you can wait an extra split-second longer, and then you become more relaxed, and that's when you gain confidence.
I'm always alright, as long as I've got [a bat].