|
Do you want to know the truth, or see me hit a few dingers?
I don't know if I want to break my own record. I think I would rather leave it as it is.
I know it's tough. Everybody in baseball knows its tough. I'm just going to give it my best shot.
I sort of missed one big thing, to touch first base. I hope I didn't act foolish, but this is history.
I study pitchers. I visualize pitches. That gives me a better chance every time I step into the box. That doesn't mean I'm going to get a hit ever... (more Mark McGwire quotes)
Mark retired with the best-ever home run to plate appearance percentage ever. He hit a home run every 10.6 times he came up to bat.
Mark had a career post-season batting average of .217 with 5 home runs and 14 RBI's.
Mark attended the University of Southern California. While there he was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic baseball team.
Mark led the league in slugging percentage in 1992 at .585.
In 1999 Mark led the league in extra base hits with 91.... (more Mark McGwire trivia)
| Mark McGwire: Home Run Hero by Rob Rains | |
| The 500 Home Run Club : Baseball's 16 Greatest Home Run Hitters from Babe Ruth to Mark McGwire by Bob Allen | |
| Mark McGwire: A Biography by Jonathan Hall |
You can share a link to this page with your friend!