Scott Podsednik
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"Scott Eric Podsednik" is an United States/American former professional baseball outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Best known for his baserunning, Podsednik led the major leagues in stolen bases in with 70, in caught stealing/times caught stealing in with 23, and the American League in times caught stealing in with 19. He won the 2005 World Series/World Series with the 2005 Chicago White Sox, hitting a walk-off home run in Game 2.

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I really haven't found my rhythm out there. It's a matter of continuing to (get on base) and if I steal some bases, that will give me some confidence and get back on track.

Yeah, there were a couple of times when I was really considering if I was cut out to play major league baseball.

I can't put it into words. It's really an honor, no doubt.

I kind of asked the guy a crazy question.

I walked to the plate trying to get on base.

It all seems surreal, ... It was a long, tough road, but I learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. I struggled and hit a lot of obstacles in the road, but I think those times only made me a stronger person.

It wasn't real hard to make a decision. It's been nagging on me for quite some time now and it got to the point where I can't continue on. I have probably been running 60 to 70 percent so it's matter of getting in there and getting some treatment on it and gaining some strength back.

I really have no confidence out there. I'm getting bad jumps. It's hard to steal with a lack of strength. Straight-ahead running is no problem, but running from a dead stop, I'm having problems. It's a matter of getting in the weight room and getting more strength.

As soon as it came off my bat, I was thinking at the very least to get to third base. Then, I saw (first-base coach) Tim Raines throw his hands up.