What we really need is for me to get hot and stay hot. When I go, this team really takes off.
Meaning of the quote
The athlete Johnny Damon is saying that he needs to play really well and keep playing well. When he does, the whole team starts to play much better and wins more games. In other words, his good performance helps the team succeed.
About Johnny Damon
Johnny Damon was a professional baseball player who had a long career in Major League Baseball, playing for several teams including the Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees. He also represented the Thailand national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic qualifiers.
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