Mike Piazza
Mike Piazza
Michael Joseph Piazza /piːˈɑːtsə/is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1992–2007. He played most notably for the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, while also having brief stints with the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athletics. A 12-time All-Star and 10-time Silver Slugger Award winner at catcher, Piazza produced strong offensive numbers at his position; in his career, he recorded 427 home runs—a record 396 of which were...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth4 September 1968
CityNorristown, PA
CountryUnited States of America
They got a few insurance runs and they caught the ball.
You don't want to turn away from it. You may want to and no one would begrudge you if you did. But you shouldn't do that. I think I'm a better person because of what I went through.
It's just one of those things that is very frustrating. Obviously we're pressing a little, but this is the big leagues. There's no sympathy up here. You've got to pick yourself up and really bear down, do what you can, beg, borrow or steal to get on base. We just need a spark. Hopefully you get it out of the way now. Because it's going to be a long, hot summer.
It's kind if cool, ... Obviously, he's carrying the torch. It's great for the ballpark.
It's just been wonderful. I don't put too much into what the future holds. I'll see plenty of action at home.
It is what it is, ... You have to realize what you have, and get back as soon as possible and be ready to contribute.
They're making it hard. It's good. I'm excited. I'm happy they feel that way. It's nice to know you're wanted.
There's been no setbacks, ... I'm right where I should be.
It's there, ... but the swelling is down. And we'll have to see what I can do ... what I can handle. It's frustrating because it's taking so long, but I'm not discouraged.
It wasn't important, ... It would have been nice to have a better game. I've had so many thrills. I always remember what I have instead of what I don't have. It would have been nice to hit a home run, but I think in this way it was a good thing. It kept the moment for what it was.
A couple weeks ago I didn't think I'd be able to play for the rest of the year. Whatever Willie feels is best for the team, I'll be 1,000 percent supportive.
One umpire was looking at the other, ... I don't think they had the greatest position. ... I guess he gets the advantage because he's a Gold Glover.
Next thing you know, ... two runs have scored.
No-hitter or not, that's a tough way to lose - period. To get a game snatched like that, it's gut-wrenching, really.