Top 18 Quotes & Sayings by Joe Mauer

I'm not as cool as I'm supposed to be.

I love catching, being involved in every pitch of the game; obviously, it beats you up both mentally and physically.

I hate striking out, doesn't matter what time of the game. I just don't like striking out.

I don't even attempt to sing.

It frustrates me if I'm not good at something, so I do it until I get good at it.

Nobody wants to hear me rap.

As you get older, you learn there are some things out of your control.

I actually was there down in Florida when Prince did 'Purple Rain' in the rain. He was out there with the guitar goin'. It was absolutely awesome.

I like Lil Wayne.

I have a few goals that I kind of keep to myself.

I love catching, being involved in every pitch of the game, obviously it beats you up both mentally and physically.

It was always baseball for me. This is what I always wanted to do.

When I learned the news about Harmon today, I felt like I lost a family member. He has treated me like one of his own. It's hard to put into words what Harmon has meant to me. He first welcomed me into the Twins family as an 18-year-old kid and has continued to influence my life in many ways. He is someone I will never forget and will always treasure the time we spent together. Harmon will be missed but never forgotten.

I kinda miss having Miss USA around.

I always said I wanted to be the best at what I could do. I feel like I can improve.

I'm looking to get better, and anything that will help me accomplish that, I'm all ears.

When things are said and done, I always want to be remembered as a great teammate and a great player.

I want to be back behind the plate as long as I can. I can help the team that way, and I like being in control and in charge.