Gabe Kapler
Gabe Kapler
Gabriel Stefan "Gabe" Kapleris a former Major League Baseball outfielder...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth31 July 1975
CityLos Angeles, CA
achievement carried david days history incredible past team
This team has done something the past two days that should go down in history as an incredible accomplishment. And what David Ortiz has done is miraculous. He's carried us on his shoulders.
carrying everybody note offense pitching putting time win
Right now, our offense is really putting everyone else on its back and carrying us. There's going to be a time when the pitching is going to put everybody on its back and carry us. I just think it's important to note that for us to win a championship, everything has to be going in the right direction. I think that's right around the corner.
bat batter fun hitting swings
When he swings the bat well, he?s fun to watch. There?s no better right-handed hitting batter in the league. You could make that case.
anyone asleep error fell poor pride showing
I fell asleep on the situation. I pride myself on being professional and not showing anyone up. It was a poor error in judgment.
johnny man realize
There's not a man in here who doesn't realize Johnny Damon makes us go. He's very important to us.
johnny man realize
There's not a man in here that doesn't realize that Johnny makes us go. He's the catalyst.
carrying offense pitchers time
Right now, the offense has us on its back and it's carrying us. There will come a time when the pitchers will put us on its back and carry us.
athletics beat feeling guys months reverse sooner takes three
As an athlete, you have to have that feeling that you can beat the odds, come back sooner than expected. Otherwise, the guys who are like, 'What's going to happen?', those guys it takes three months longer. It's better to have the reverse attitude.
clubhouse game glad happen happens seems
This game seems to happen so fast, it happens so quickly. I was glad to get back in the clubhouse and know that we had a win. That was the most important thing.
against ahead battle great grind hands regardless rivalry team
We've still got a grind and battle ahead of us. I think we're going up against a great team and we're going to have our hands full. I think the rivalry is there regardless of which team is in front.
awesome became clear communication constant great hold ready red start support
I had constant communication with the Red Sox, and they were awesome all the way through. It became clear I wasn't going to be ready to start the season, so it didn't make sense to hold that roster spot. I had nothing but great support from the Red Sox.
believe bit call came career feedback felt further good known nfl people relatively soon walt
I really didn't think it was it, especially because immediately I started getting feedback from people who had known people who had had the injury. I got a call from (Cleveland first baseman) Eduardo Perez relatively soon after the injury, and he said he came back and felt as good as new. I know there are some NFL quarterbacks, too. (Dan) Marino did it and came back as good, or better. I believe Walt Weiss had his career ended, but I'm 30. I think Walt was a little bit further along.
field johnny man means player realize tough
He's our catalyst, he means everything to this team. I think there's not a man in here that doesn't realize that Johnny kind of makes us go. He's very, very important to us. I know he's a tough player and he'll be back out on the field for us soon.
reality teammate helping
I just haven't really had a chance to allow to sink in. I'm sure there is going to come a time when reality is going to hit me and I'm going to know that it's going to be a while before I help my teammates, and that's going to be hard for me.