Bernie Williams
Bernie Williams
Bernabé Williams Figueroa Jr.is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player and musician. He played his entire 16-year career in Major League Baseballwith the New York Yankees from 1991 through 2006...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth13 September 1968
CitySan Juan, PR
challenges definitely rise
Every year, we go through challenges. With my dad, it was what I was going through. As a professional player, you have to rise above, you can't use it as an excuse. It was definitely on my mind, but I wouldn't put it as a reason. I just didn't hit.
gonna happen yankee
You're always surprised. You never know what's gonna happen at Yankee Stadium.
bother presence
As long as we've got his presence there, that's the most important thing, because being the D.H. doesn't bother him,
bench full mentally might somewhere year
The year is full of surprises. I might be on the bench all year, or play more than I ever expected, or it could be somewhere in between. But mentally and physically, I'm ready.
ball beat bit body frustrated ground hitting longer maybe might notice period presented react takes third time
There are some things that you notice, and some things that you really need to be presented with to really notice them. Like maybe hitting a ground ball to third base, a chopper or something like that, something that you might beat out when you were younger. Maybe it takes you a little bit longer to get to first base. That half-step might not be there. I think there is a period of time when you get frustrated because your body doesn't react the way you want it to for a while.
aside benefit goals good looking nice personal picture putting team win
Very exciting. But I think this team has been very good on putting personal goals aside for the benefit of the team, and I think this should be no different. I think my goal right now is just to play as good as I can so we can win the series. This is a nice note, but still, we're looking at the big picture here.
team careers yankees
When my Yankee career is over I'll play anywhere, but I'm positive that I'll never find a team quite like the Yankees.
fun journey risk
Don't be afraid to take risks. Make the most of your journey. Make it fun and exciting.
running reality years
I had a good run here, fifteen years. That's a great run. I'm not saying that I'm done in center field - if I could play there forever, I would. But I know that's not reality, so I'm happy.
jobs play ability
My job is to make myself available to play to the best of my ability. Mentally, I've got to stay ready to play every day.
baseball gloves want
I have played professional baseball for over half my life. From the time I picked up a baseball glove, I did not want to put it down.
giving wish lord
I know the good Lord wouldn't give me any more than I can handle, but I sure wish he wouldn't have so much confidence in me.
yankees years action
My experience over 17 years playing with the Yankees, these are a few of the things that I've learned. You've got to have a plan of action, You have to stay focused on the things you can control, and don't get discouraged or distracted by the things you cannot control.
That's what I have to live with, man.