Joe Mauer Quotes (11 Quotes)

I was trying to hit the ball hard somewhere, but both times right at people,

It was the middle of the season and there were a lot of people there. I went up there and walked on four pitches my first at-bat and people started booing because they wanted to see me swing. It doesn't seem like you've quite made it, though, when you're playing in a small town like that. It was fun to get out and play, though.

We didn't have those situations a whole lot, to tell you the truth. It was a good win last night. And I think we're starting to get more confident on the offensive side.

I had a couple of good at-bats. But tonight it felt good, felt comfortable at the plate.

It didn't feel too good and every inning after it kept getting worse.

It was one of those nights I was seeing the ball well. Maybe it had something to do with Jacque moving behind me. I don't know, but it was a night I felt pretty good at the plate.

Having the first year of going through that and getting to know these guys, that's a lot of information, ... It's not only a physical demand on you, but mentally as well.

I just hope they don't try to throw like it's the seventh game of the World Series and overdo it.

It's kind of a tough deal, because I'd like more time to work with each pitcher. It is what it is. I'm sure they will both be ready, but as to how much I'll know of them, we'll just have to wait until we get to that point, I guess.

Stuff-wise, he's been better. But he threw the changeup pretty well tonight.

You start feeling it's late, it's been a long year, ... You just try to battle through it. You have to fight through that and catch another second wind.