Darin Erstad Quotes

United States, Baseball Player
June 7, 1974

Darin Charles Erstad is an American former professional baseball player and the former head coach of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team. Prior to 2007, he had played with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise (1996–2006) before signing with the Chicago White Sox in 2007. He batted and threw left-handed. He was a two-time MLB All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove Award winner.

I don't think there's any danger of my ever becoming complacent about losing. I always hated to lose, regardless of what it was, even when the family was playing Yahtzee.

Darin Erstad
- Danger
- Losing
- Hated
During the season I really don't do anything else but play baseball. I've never wanted to get away from baseball for a break. Why would I want to get away from it? I love the game. I always have. There's nothing else I'd rather do.

Darin Erstad
- Play
- Baseball
- Games

When he hit it, I knew that it was my ball. But I had to catch it and it seemed like the hardest catch of my life. I said to myself, 'Two hands, just like your dad taught you.'

Darin Erstad
- Dad
- Baseball
- Hands
Since I got to the big leagues, there's been a whole lot of Direct-TV sold in Jamestown. People like to keep up with the local boy.

Darin Erstad
- People
- Boys
- Bigs
Any game could be my last, and any at bat could be my last. I'd hate to think it ended without me giving my best effort.

Darin Erstad
- Thinking
- Giving
- Hate
I feel kind of sorry for those kids who just play one sport growing up.

Darin Erstad