Quotes of: Babes Keyword

The key step for an infielder is the first one, to the left or right, but before the ball is hit.

Earl Weaver

A pitcher has to look at the hitter as his mortal enemy.

Early Wynn

I remember when I wanted every pitch to be a strike.

Ed Walsh

I'd hate this to get out but I really like opera.

Ford Frick

No, I don't think my presence will cause an increase in black attendance at Cleveland.

Frank Robinson

There has been only one manager, and his name is John McGraw.

Connie Mack

Sometimes I think sportsmanship is a little bit forgotten in place of the individual attention.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

I had trouble with my temper all the way through the minor leagues.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

I'm always flattered when someone thinks of me as a potential commissioner of baseball.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.

Casey Stengel

I got players with bad watches - they can't tell midnight from noon.

Casey Stengel

I was not successful as a ball player, as it was a game of skill.

Casey Stengel

I don't like them fellas who drive in two runs and let in three.

Casey Stengel

The Mets have shown me more ways to lose than I even knew existed.

Casey Stengel

You have to have a catcher because if you don't you're likely to have a lot of passed balls.

Casey Stengel

I was raised to understand and know the difference between right and wrong.

Curt Schilling

I am much more of a geek than I am an athlete.

Curt Schilling

Never give up, and never give in.

Hal Newhouser

I won't play for a penny less than fifteen hundred dollars.

Honus Wagner

People striving for approval from others become phony.

Ichiro Suzuki

They're like sleeping in a soft bed. Easy to get into and hard to get out of.

Johnny Bench