The curve and the fast one are important; the change of…
“The curve and the fast one are important; the change of pace and the other trick deliveries are great but they're not worth a plugged nickel unless you have control to go along with them. And by control I don't mean the ability to put the ball over the plate somewhere between the shoulders and knees. I mean the ability to hit a three-inch target nine times out of ten, the sort of control that lets you put the ball in the exact spot you want it, and to play a corner to the split fraction of an inch.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Control in baseball means precise placement of the ball, not just speed or trickery.
In simple terms: Precise ball placement matters more than speed.
Key Takeaway
Practice pinpoint accuracy.
Themes
baseball
precision
skill
Mood
focused
determined
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- batting practice
- game strategy
- coaching drills
Key Concepts
motor control
spatial awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train to hit a tiny target repeatedly?
- What drills improve spatial precision?
A Different Perspective
Control is hard to develop without consistent feedback.