Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Derrek Lee

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American baseball player Derrek Lee.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Derrek Leon Lee, nicknamed "D-Lee", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Lee played with the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).

American - Baseball player | Born: September 6, 1975

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It's not like I'm an introvert. You get to know me, I can have a conversation with you. But in front of the media, I'm probably more of a quiet guy.

Derrek Lee

If they watch me play, people will say I'm not into it or whatever. That's okay. I kind of like it. People don't know how much work I'm putting into it. They don't need to know.

Derrek Lee

I felt I was good in basketball but I wasn't a blue-chip prospect.

Derrek Lee

The chance to go to the postseason, it's hard to pass up.

Derrek Lee

As a first baseman, hitting home runs is what's expected of me. But I don't really try to hit home runs.

Derrek Lee

I miss basketball every now and then.

Derrek Lee

Sometimes it's more fun to compete with your friends, because you can talk a little trash with them.

Derrek Lee

Defense is something I take pride in. I feel it's just as important as offense. They should have RBIs for defensive plays.

Derrek Lee

I want to be on that team that wins the world championship here in Chicago and sees the city go crazy.

Derrek Lee

You just get better with age. You learn yourself and the league. I'm starting to understand more about hitting every year.

Derrek Lee

If you write in the paper 'Lee stinks,' that's not going to affect me. I'll just laugh. And if you write 'Derrek Lee is the best player in the league,' that won't affect me either. I'll laugh.

Derrek Lee

Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Derrek Lee

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