Subject: Sports » Baseball (Page 9)

The day Mickey Mantle bunted when the wind was blowing in on Crosley Field.

American baseball pitcher
Baseball Sports

The only way I'd worry about the weather is if it snows on our side of the field and not on theirs.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager
Baseball Science/Weather Sports

James 'Cool Papa' Bell was so fast, one time he hit a line drive right back past my ear. I turned round and saw the ball hit his ass sliding into second.

American baseball player
Baseball Sports

Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host
Baseball Sports

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

(1934 – 2010) American baseball manager
Baseball Sports

If it comes down to taking care of my mother in her old age and taking care of my center fielder in his young age, I hope she understands.

Owner of the Seattle Mariners
Baseball Sports

Nobody knows this [yet], but one of us has just been traded to Kansas City.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager
Baseball Sports

Even my players aren't players.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager
Baseball Misspokements Sports

Good pitching always stops good hitting and vice versa.

American baseball player
Baseball Sports

Orel Hershiser is the only Major League pitcher to have two consecutive pronouns in his surname.

American essayist
Baseball Sports

The hardest thing to do in baseball is to hit a round baseball with a round bat, squarely.


(1918 – 2002) American baseball player
Baseball Sports

He (Sandy Koufax) throws a 'radio ball,' a pitch you hear, but you don't see.

(1925 – 2005) American baseball player & manager
Baseball Sports

You've got to swing that bat; only the mailman walks.

American baseball player
Baseball Sports

National League umpires wear inside chest protesters.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer
Baseball Misspokements Sports

The team has come along slow but fast.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager
Baseball Misspokements Sports

Statistics and records are baseball talk; they keep records like most times sliding into second base on a Tuesday.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach
Baseball Football Sports

Jay Bell is 0-for-6 in this series with 10 homers and 52 RBIs.

(1922 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer
Baseball Misspokements Sports

Owner of the A's, Charlie Finley: I noticed when you went out to the mound, you had grass stains on the seat of your pants. That's not a good example to set for your players.

Bauer calmly replied: Those weren't grass stains, Charlie… that was mistletoe.

(1922 – 2007) American baseball player & manager
Baseball Sports

Winning is better than the next worse thing.

American baseball pitcher
Baseball Misspokements Sports

I love doubleheaders; that way I get to keep my uniform on longer.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager
Baseball Sports

Throwing people out of a game is like learning to ride a bicycle – once you get the hang of it, it can be a lot of fun.

(1937 – 1995) American Major League Baseball umpire
Baseball Sports