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2013.55.69 B |
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Video Recording |
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Larry Walker Interview |
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Larry Walker interview, 25 October 2007. Digitized MP4 from Sony Advanced ME 40 DVCAM. Viewing time 00:20:09. 00:52What is with the number 3 - talks about superstitions during career, 3 swings on deck 01:47Childhood: played hockey, baseball found me - just playing when offered a tryout for Team Canada in 1984 at the World Youth Championships 02:44When did you think you were really good this: always told as a kid that he was ok, not his dream or goal to go to the major leagues, it was the NHL; signed pro contract, played AA, made All-Star Team, then made it into the big leagues and asked himself how do I know if I can make it; 1 ½ yrs into the big leagues had a day when he realized he belonged 03:51Did you play/train equally as a fielder and as a hitter: did everything equal, did not put one aspect of the game ahead of the other, everything's important, the game is more than one thing, not just offense, not just defense, lot ofthings you need to have knowledge for 04:52Progression in the game: wanted to play one year at every level and did - Rookie Ball, A, Double A, Triple A, majors; baseball develops players more slowly, unless they are phenomenal, worry about setting a young player in the majors too fast 05:45Aug. 16, 1989, 1st game in majors: got a phone call and the next day on the plane to Montreal and in lineup that night, remembers had 2 walks and a base hit, dad has the ball from his first hit 06:54On the Montreal experience: it was hyped as a Canadian playing for a Canadian team, not a French Canadian so not as good a fit, found it overrated 08:09Strike in 1994: heartbreaker at the time, best team - took to the field knowing they were going to win, strike went from being 2 weeks to end season, frustrating and upsetting for the team and the City of Montreal 09:13Did you expect to stay in Montreal after the strike: optimism in clubhouse that the team would stay together, but with free agency and arbitration the salaries went up, reason why the team was broken up 09:48On playing in Colorado: had enjoyed the setting and the fans, 80,000 people in stadium, fell in love with the city and the people, wanted to go there 10:28On playing at altitude: hard breathing, takes time to get acclimated, felt it when getting back from road trips 11:17How did you develop your battings stance: it was experimental, watched other players to see what they did, try it out and see what works, always watched other players - playing defense, running bases, learned that way 12:00One game you remember best: playing the World Series in '04 with the Cardinals, always dreamed on doing that, it was a lot of fun 12:37On playing in the World Series: the adrenaline rush that you get stepping on the field, in both ballparks, the noise level - hair almost stood up, so lively; game different, media different, everything is different, under the microscope since this is the only game going on, millions of viewers, everything comes into play and you have to go out there and perform, the world is watching not just North America, a lot of things can come into play and you just have to go out there and play your best 13:54On throwing out a runner at first base: noticed some players such as pitchers not that fast, told the first baseman that if a rocket was hit to right field to go to the bag 14:48On rule interpretation: game full of bloopers, talks about one 15:32On his injuries: you can play hurt but you can't play injured; "That's just the way it went, just the cards I was dealt. I was also dealt a lot of good card that went my way, so I never complained about it, just dealt with it." 16:17Did you ever think of playing in the American League: no, not a fan of the Designated Hitter, opportunity never came up 16:51On playing in the Baseball Classic: still injured and could not risk pushing it any farther; "I still got to put the uniform on, which is a lot of fun. You play for the name on the front and not on the back and to see Canada on the front is a great feeling." 17:50Will that tournament continue: biggest problem is the timing; in the middle of spring training, expect players to go out and play at top level - no one wants to hold back, you have your country on your chest, it's a pride thing involved 19:01Opportunities in Canada: in pro ball playing 8-9 months of the year and need that break |
Date |
2007/10/25 |
People |
Walker, Larry |
Search Terms |
Baseball Interview Larry Walker MLB Major League Baseball Colorado Rockies St. Louis Cardinals Montreal Expos Tip O'Neill Award Gold Glove Award Silver Slugger Award Lou Marsh Award |