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The only thing Earl [Weaver] knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it.

American baseball pitcher

I hit a grand slam off Ron Herbel and when his manager Herman Franks came out to get him, he was bringing Herbel’s suitcase.

(1935 – ) American baseball player, sportscaster, comedian & actor

If I knew he was gonna throw a no-hitter, I would have thrown one too.

professional baseball player

Do you know what I love most about baseball? … the pine tar, the resin, the grass, the dirt… and that’s just in the hot dogs.

(1947 – ) comedian & television host

We had a very scientific system of bringing in relief pitchers. We used the first one who answered the phone.

American baseball pitcher & pitching coach

Baseball is dull only to those with dull minds.

(1905–1982) American sportswriter

He needed a psychiatrist more than I did.

(1929 – ) American baseball player who had a well-publicized bipolar disorder

I know I've got a lock on the Dutch Hall of Fame.

Dutch-born American baseball pitcher

Bob Gibson was so mean he would knock you down and then meet you at home plate to see if you wanted to make something of it.

(1942 – ) American baseball player

That was a maximization of a minimization of hits.

professional baseball player

Tito Fuentes is safe at second with a triple.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I guess I'll have to gain 60 pounds, start smoking a cigar and wear clothes that don't match.

American baseball player

Tony Gwynn, the fat batter behind Finley, is waiting.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

You can shake a dozen glove men out of a tree, but the bat separates the men from the boys.

American baseball player

The Mets just had their first .500 or better April since July of 1992.

(1922 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Cricket is baseball on valium.

(1951 – 2014) comedian & actor

I told [GM] Roland Hemond to go out and get me a big name pitcher; he said, ‘Dave Wehrmeister’s got 11 letters… is that a big enough name for you?

White Sox owner

I've got a tip on the market for you fellows, buy Pennsylvania Railroad – because by tomorrow night about a dozen of you bums will be riding on it.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals and three-run homers.

(1930 – 2013) American baseball manager

I’m not an athlete; I’m a professional baseball player.

professional baseball player

Eric Show will be oh-for-ten if that pop fly comes down.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer