Welcome to a collection of quotes from one of baseball’s most controversial and influential figures, Jose Canseco. Known for his powerful hitting and often outspoken nature, Canseco made a significant impact both on and off the field throughout his career. From his electrifying performances on the diamond to his candid remarks in interviews and on social media, Canseco has never been one to shy away from expressing his opinions.
As a former MLB outfielder and designated hitter, Jose Canseco’s career spanned over 17 seasons, during which he garnered numerous accolades, including being named the American League’s Most Valuable Player in 1988. Beyond his on-field achievements, Canseco’s outspokenness and willingness to address controversial topics such as steroid use and the state of professional baseball have solidified his place as a polarizing figure in the sports world. His quotes offer insights into his mindset, his experiences within the game, and his views on various issues.
I can just say exactly what happened. Jose Canseco
I’m tired of justifying what I’ve said. Jose Canseco
Because I tried to everything possible to become the best player in the world? Do I believe steroids and growth hormones helped me achieve that? Yes. Were there a lot of other players doing it that I had to compete against? Yes. Jose Canseco
Owners, the way they blackballed me from baseball, the way they used me, in a sense, and then the way they wanted to send a signal to the other players, saying, you know, we’re going to get Jose Canseco out of the game. This is a cue or a message for you other guys to stop using steroids because the owners lost total control of the steroid use. Jose Canseco
The fans love the home runs, the home run competition between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Jose Canseco
I’m just basically telling a story of my life. Jose Canseco
I was a professional athlete, the best baseball player in the world at one point. Jose Canseco
I stand 100 percent by the truth, exactly what happened. Jose Canseco
Are we to say that any individual who’s on steroids that has an angry moment is due to steroids? What about the individual who gets angry and kills someone who’s not on steroids? What do we blame it on now? Jose Canseco
All I have is the truth, and I’ve proven that. Jose Canseco
The national pastime is juiced. Jose Canseco
If I signed it that is the way it really happened. I don’t know of any individuals who are saying anything different. I have no idea what is going on with that. Jose Canseco
I think you want to try every sport possible just to experience life. Jose Canseco
Did I put them in contact with the people to acquire them? Yes. Did I educate them on how to use them properly, and what way, shape, or form, and when, and with what supplements? Yes. Absolutely. Jose Canseco
Tony La Russa was quoted as saying that I was using steroids back then, and I was talking about it in the clubhouse, openly. Jose Canseco
These individuals on steroids, does it enhance their career, does it give them a little more strength, a little more stamina, a little more psychological edge? Absolutely. How do you determine what – what their stats would be without steroids? It’s impossible to tell. Jose Canseco
I support the truth, that is all there is to it. And if you fall in that category of the truth, you are supported by the truth. Jose Canseco
I had already developed inherited back problems. I had degenerative disk disease, a form of scoliosis, arthritis. And I truly believe that if it weren’t for the use of steroids – I’m not saying steroids is for everyone, but in my case in general, if I have not used steroids, I mean, physically right now I’d probably be a wreck. Jose Canseco
I get criticized for anything I do. Jose Canseco
If you look at our world, it’s a world of critique. Jose Canseco
I cannot bet my life on it, because I was not involved, that Alex Rodriguez ever used steroids. But in my opinion, I suspect he has, yes. Jose Canseco
I don’t recommend steroids for everyone, and I don’t recommend growth hormones for everyone. But for certain individuals, I truly believe, because I’ve experimented with it for so many years, that it can make an average athlete a super athlete. It can make a super athlete – incredible. Just legendary. Jose Canseco
My motive, and I will make it clear and look you in the eyes, is to attack major league baseball. That’s my motive. Jose Canseco
