“The rest of us play in the major leagues. He’s at another level.”
—Teammate Rich Aurilia

“The rest of us should spend all of our time in the dugout bowing to him.”
—Veteran catcher Benito Santiago

“You walk Barry. Just walk him.”
—Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux

“Barry is the reincarnation of Ted Williams—with more power.”
—Giants manager Felipe Alou

“Nobody has ever been better than this guy.”
—Alou

“Sometimes he says things before he thinks. That’s why I’m here—to remind him other people have feelings, too.”
—Hall of Famer WIllie Mays

“He always seems to get himself in a hitter’s count.”
—Former big-league manager Jeff Torborg