Big league defense is going to get outs most times.
“Big league defense is going to get outs most times.” … Read More
I just write mechanical things.
“I just write mechanical things.” Barry Zito
I think in the bullpen you can tell during your warmups, if you have a good feel for it. But anything can happen once you get into a game. Sometimes you just wind up throwing it better than ever before one day without knowing why.
“I think in the bullpen you can tell during your warmups, … Read More
I need to have perspective. That’s one of the big things former players told me, to not try to live up to anything, just live up to yourself.
“I need to have perspective. That’s one of the big things … Read More
It would be great to just be able to ignore everything and pitch to a spot, to suppress the intellect and let the intuition take over.
“It would be great to just be able to ignore everything … Read More
I think I’m aware of what goes on in my mind more than some guys, and for that reason I fight more battles.
“I think I’m aware of what goes on in my mind … Read More
I can count my friends on one hand.
“I can count my friends on one hand.” Barry Zito
I’m OK being the veteran, but I’m still just a kid.
“I’m OK being the veteran, but I’m still just a kid.” … Read More
I refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has no interests, really, no life, no depth, no intelligence.
“I refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has … Read More
I hadn’t focused on mechanics since I signed professionally.
“I hadn’t focused on mechanics since I signed professionally.” Barry … Read More
Everyone focuses on the earthly state, but how cool might death be? I believe in spiritual rebirth, and I can’t wait to experience that.
“Everyone focuses on the earthly state, but how cool might death … Read More
Some people pray to a totem pole, some people pray to a sun, some people pray to a god. It all works for them. It all comes back to what you think.
“Some people pray to a totem pole, some people pray to … Read More
I view my pitching on how confident I was out there, period. And if I lose that confidence, I can become a prisoner of my own mind.
“I view my pitching on how confident I was out there, … Read More
The outfield is solid, so is the catching and the infield.
“The outfield is solid, so is the catching and the infield.” … Read More
I’m not trying to be cocky, but I set such a high standard for myself. I’m not happy when I pitch seven innings and give up two runs and get a win.
“I’m not trying to be cocky, but I set such a … Read More
Meyer and I have a bit in common because we’re both left-handed. I think it’s great that he seeks out that advice because he’s not too “cool” or too uncomfortable to ask for it.
“Meyer and I have a bit in common because we’re both … Read More
It’s not like I’m some kind of veteran and there is this huge age gap. I identify with them more off the field. I need to set an example, which is great, and I look forward to doing just that.
“It’s not like I’m some kind of veteran and there is … Read More
When I’m doing well, it’s like I’m in a nice little ballet. Everything is going slow all around me. It’s very peaceful.
“When I’m doing well, it’s like I’m in a nice little … Read More
We’re all physical bodies, but basically everything we do is determined by what goes on in our heads. The only person who ever stops me from achieving something is me.
“We’re all physical bodies, but basically everything we do is determined … Read More