Keyword: Pitching (Page 2)

He’s throwing grounders.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

If everyone were like him (Mitch Williams) I wouldn't play. I'd find a safer way to make a living.

baseball player

They can’t hit it while I’m standing here holding it.

(1908 – 1989) American baseball player

When Neil Armstong first set foot on the moon, he and all the space scientists were puzzled by an unidentifiable white object; I knew immediately what it was… that was a home run ball hit off me in 1933 by Jimmie Foxx.

(1908 – 1989) American baseball player

I reckon I tried everything on the old apple, but salt and pepper and chocolate sauce topping.

American baseball pitcher

He (Satchel Paige) threw the ball as far from the bat and as close to the plate as possible.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

I remember one time going out to the mound to talk with Bob Gibson. He told me to get back behind the batter, that the only thing I knew about pitching was that it was hard to hit.

American baseball player & commentator

I’m throwing twice as hard, but the ball is getting there half as fast.

(1908 – 1989) American baseball player

Lefty Grove could throw a lamb chop past a wolf.

(1886 – 1969) American journalist & humorist

The only thing that matters is what happens on the little hump out in the middle of the field.

(1930 – 2013) American baseball manager

Throw strikes – home plate don't move.

American baseball player

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

professional baseball player

Sandy’s fastball was so fast, some batters would start to swing as he was on his way to the mound.

(1919 – 1998) American sportswriter

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen.

professional baseball player & manager

I found a delivery in my flaw.

(1953 – 1998) baseball player

Not intentionally, but I sweat easily.

(1908 – 1989) American baseball player

We need three kinds of pitching: left handed, right handed, and relief.

(1931 – ) American baseball player & manager

Nolan Ryan is pitching much better now that he has his curve ball straightened out.

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

I pitch like my hair’s on fire.

baseball player

Zane Smith is a guy who can shut you out as well as look at you.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

When a fielder gets the pitcher in trouble, the pitcher has to pitch himself out of the slump he isn’t in.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager