Quote by Eric Davis

I've been hearing this since I first joined the Reds organization, that I'm going to be the next this or that. It's tough on a young player coming up. You show some positive things and everybody jumps on that and says you should be the next Willie Mays.

I've been hearing this since I first joined the Reds organiz

Summary

This quote highlights the pressure and high expectations faced by young athletes in the Reds organization. The speaker mentions being constantly compared to successful players like Willie Mays, which can be overwhelming for a young player trying to establish themselves. The quote likely reflects the speaker's frustration with the premature hype and the challenges of living up to those lofty comparisons.

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