"The big thing is he has no fear. His confidence level is so high. A lot of guys are not confident enough that they're going to succeed. He's the opposite. He's not afraid of succeeding."
—Broadcaster Joe Morgan

“I used to tell people that one day he’s going to be a 40-40 guy. Now, I’m thinking, 50-50.”
—Former teammate Jason Giambi

“Soriano can play. He’s one of those guys who can do everything.”
—Former teammate Derek Jeter

“You can’t stop him. Even on pitchouts, if he wants to steal, he’ll just do it.”
—Former teammate Tino Martinez

“He kind of glides, he kind of ambles. He doesn’t look like he’s exerting himself, and then all of a sudden, boom.”
—Mets manager Willie Randolph

“I don’t know what his celing is. But I know it’s going up.”
—Yankee manager Joe Torre

“You don’t find many players who are this young and who have this kind of ability.”
—Torre

“This kid is so talented there’s nothing he can’t do. He’s unbelievable to watch every day. It’s not going to take him long to take over the game.”
—Former teammate Mariano Rivera

"He likes the leadoff spot and there is none better."
—Cubs manager Lou Piniella

"I know Soriano, I like Soriano, I have a lot of respect for him."
—All-Star Vladimir Guerrero

"Soriano is the complete package. He's a joy to watch every day."
—Hall of Famer Frank Robinson