Lastings Milledge
Lastings Milledge
Lastings Darnell Milledgeis a former American professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseballfor the New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago White Sox. He was the youngest player in MLB's National League during the 2006 season...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth5 April 1985
CityBradenton, FL
future gives guys leagues motivation
Those guys are the future. I just wanted to go out there and do good. If you can do it, it gives you that much more motivation to play in the big leagues and do well at the big-league level.
consistent excited three
I got three hits, but it's nothing to get excited about. I have to be consistent day in and day out.
determine enters good knows label mind opportunity stamp until
It enters my mind a lot. I have a good opportunity to play at the big-league level. But you can't determine the future. Who knows what I'm going to be? You can't put a stamp or a label on what I'm going to be until I actually get there.
surprised
I surprised myself. But like I said, it's day by day.
name
Just having your name tossed around, it's amazing,
call crazy possibilities stay thinking trade until
I thought about it every day. It got crazy at the trade deadline, thinking of all the possibilities where I could have gone. But nothing's done until they call you and say, 'You're traded.' I feel like I'm here, and as of now, I'm going to stay until they make a decision.
goes stuff sure talks watch
He talks to me about what I need to know, ... Stuff to look out for. Just to watch out and make sure nothing goes wrong.
focused game stay task
I just want to play the game and stay focused on the task at hand.
came knew rounded running saw time walked
By the time I rounded third, I saw they all walked off. I was the only one running. When I came around third, I knew what time it was.
experience face game league pitchers realize spring top
I realize what's going on here and that the game is a business. It's not frustrating. You know what you're here for. Getting to face some of the top pitchers in the league (in spring training), you have to try and take advantage. It's an experience not a lot of (players) get. In my case, I just want to come and get better.
easy
It was pretty easy back then. I can't do it anymore, though.
excited fire game
I want to play the game right. That's what I try to do, day in and day out. It's nothing to get excited about. It's not like I'll be on fire for the whole season. I've got to do it consistently.
leagues quick ready stay
I want to get to the big leagues as quick as I can. But I want to stay there. I could be ready now or I couldn't be.
career front good guys invite league minor office step
It's a step forward. You can see your minor league career progressing. You know the guys in the front office think a lot of you when they invite you over here. It's a good thing all around to be around guys who know the game. It's a step.