Left-handed pitchers get paid a lot of money to get left-handed guys out or else they wouldn’t be in there. They feel confident going up against lefties. If you look at most lefties’ numbers, typically they happen to be better against lefties than against righties. That’s all it is. – Curtis Granderson
It’s funny: I kinda still float under the radar. I’m not tall like a New York Knick; I’m not a heavy, strong New York Giant or New York Jet. I blend in pretty well. A lot of people don’t recognize me too many places. More men recognize me than women. – Curtis Granderson
I feel like kids in general, not just African-American kids, are influenced by what they see, both positive and negative. – Curtis Granderson
Basketball was always my sport. It just took me until my second year of college for me to realize that I was a better baseball player than a basketball player. But basketball was always my number one love. Finally found out I was better at baseball and chose to pursue that route. – Curtis Granderson
The Rockies and Diamondbacks are both very exciting teams who are fighting for recognition. – Curtis Granderson
People grow up loving the Yankees and will tell you, and so many people despise the Yankees, and they come from all over the United States. – Curtis Granderson
Every year we discuss Jackie Robinson Day, which is April 15. We talk about it throughout baseball, promote it throughout baseball. – Curtis Granderson
Any of the the 30 ball clubs have a chance at success, and the fans know that. It keeps everything exciting. – Curtis Granderson
No matter what you do, people are gonna try to emulate you. Whether it’s a dunk by Michael Jordan or a swing by Ken Griffey Jr., kids are doing the same things. – Curtis Granderson
I love to play basketball, but I haven’t played in awhile. But if I could get back on the court and play, I definitely would. – Curtis Granderson
