Quotes by Greg Maddux

About Greg Maddux:

Gregory Alan "Greg" Maddux is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. He is best known for playing for the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. He was the first pitcher in major league history to win the Cy Young Award for four consecutive years (1992–1995), a feat matched only by one other pitcher (Randy Johnson). During those four seasons, Maddux had a 75–29 record with a 1.98 earned run average (ERA), while allowing less than one runner per inning.
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I don't care if we're out of it or not, if I've got a chance to pitch, I want to.

Greg Maddux

The reason I think I'm a good pitcher is I locate my fastball and I change speeds. Period. That's what you do to pitch. That's what pitchers have to do to win games.

Greg Maddux

I look forward to another good year next year. It would be nice to win, too.

Greg Maddux

I would love to try to win another game. Obviously, it's more fun when you win. I'd rather try and not win than not try at all.

Greg Maddux

If they want me I'd love to come back. I'm not going to play because I can, I'm going to play because I deserve it.

Greg Maddux

I don't believe for one second that the eye surgery has helped me on the mound.

Greg Maddux

I was under the impression I had signed a three-year contract. I want to be back. I expect to be back. I will be back.

Greg Maddux

The dirt was OK, but once you hit the grass... Wet grass is slippery.

Greg Maddux

I take golf trips with my brother or with friends. We usually go to Pebble or Bandon Dunes. One year we went to Hawaii.

Greg Maddux

I only know one way to pitch. I really do.

Greg Maddux

I know I don't throw very hard anymore, but I'd like to think I can still hurt a guy who's not looking.

Greg Maddux

I daydream just like everybody else. I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention.

Greg Maddux

Author Bio

  • NameGreg Maddux
  • DescriptionAmerican former baseball pitcher
  • BornApril 14, 1966
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBaseball Player
  • AwardsRawlings Gold Glove Award