Subject: Sports » Baseball (Page 5)

My theory of hitting was just to watch the ball as it came in and hit it.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contract; I’ll win a pennant every year.

(1934 – 2010) American baseball manager

It's a good thing Babe Ruth isn't still with the Yankees. If he was, George Steinbrenner would have him bat seventh and say he's overweight.

American baseball player

Gehringer goes two for five on Opening Day and stays that way all season.

American baseball pitcher

Being named manager of the Seattle Mariners is like becoming the head chef at MacDonalds.

American sportswriter

One reason I never called balks is that I never understood the rule.

(1937 – 1995) American Major League Baseball umpire

I don’t think we’re the oldest battery, but we’re certainly the ugliest.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

Many fans look upon an umpire as a necessary evil to the luxury of baseball, like the odor that follows an automobile.

American baseball pitcher

I wish I could remember everything I told him.

American baseball pitcher

You wouldn’t have won if we’d beaten you.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

If it weren’t for baseball, many kids wouldn’t know what a millionaire looked like.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

It gets late out there early.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

When I asked the baseball writers why they haven't elected me to the Hall of Fame, they told me they thought I was still playing.

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

That’s Hendrick’s 19th home run; one more and he reaches double figures.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for U.S. Steel.

(1902 – 1971) American comedian & singer

All the fat guys watch me and say to their wives, ‘See, there’s a fat guy doing okay. Bring me another beer.’

American baseball player

Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July.

(1930 – 2013) American baseball manager

You have only two hemispheres in your brain – a left and a right side. The left side controls the right side of your body and the right controls the left half. It's a fact. Therefore, left-handers are the only people in their right minds.

American baseball pitcher

I didn't mind if they yelled at me, but when they came on the field, it was a different story.

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

A fellow has to have faith in God above and Rollie Fingers in the bullpen.

(1922 – ) American baseball player & manager

The Houston Astros are the youngest team in the National League if you judge by age.

American baseball pitcher & announcer