I want to be on the field. It's a better place to talk to the guys. It's a relaxed atmosphere. You want… — Don Mattingly Copy Share Image
People have asked me a lot of times, because I didn't hit a lot, how long a dozen bats would last me.… — Bob Uecker Copy Share Image
The first time I stepped foot in Boston, I said to myself, 'Whoa.' I told Pedro Martinez, 'Damn, man, I just want… — Manny Ramirez Copy Share Image
The best part about having a family while playing baseball is that no matter how I did at the game that day,… — Brandon Crawford Copy Share Image
I was a baseball guy. Mom wouldn't let me play football when I was little because she was scared I'd get hurt.… — Calvin Johnson Copy Share Image
Heroes are people who are all good with no bad in them. That's the way I always saw Joe DiMaggio. He was… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
Since 1946, the Cubs have had two problems: They put too few runs on the scoreboard and the other guys put too… — George Will Copy Share Image
I'm more conscious of where the outfielders are playing when I'm on base, and I don't take such wide turns anymore running… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
“some people might argue that a fan who roots for a losing franchise isn't a very smart fan, but you have to… — The Heckler Copy Share Image
It's very warm there, so we were outdoors all the time. The local people had programs for us year-round, where as kids… — Rafer Johnson Copy Share Image
Once when the Yankee's Lou Pinella was batting he questioned a Palermo strike call. Pinella demanded, "Where was that pitch at?" Palermo… — George Will Copy Share Image
Do I want someone to get more hits than me? No. Do I want someone to hit more home runs than me?… — George Brett Copy Share Image
When I was a kid and we played baseball we used to use that "eye black" stuff sometimes - that kind of… — Ben Lerner Copy Share Image
“Nobody makes a big deal out of it when baseball players turn pro right out of high school. I don’t remember an… — John Calipari Copy Share Image
The press box at Wrigley Field in Chicago is an extended narrow shed, two rows deep, that is precariously bolted to the… — Roger Angell Copy Share Image
I just umpire. That's what I've done. That's all I can do. I'm one of the fortunate ones on God's earth. I… — Doug Harvey Copy Share Image
Once in a while, I played second base; once in a while, outfield. But those were just pickup games and softball leagues.… — George Steinbrenner Copy Share Image
I love sporting events and popcorn and pizza and being outside, like at a baseball or football game. I love amusement parks,… — Carrie Underwood Copy Share Image
The more that Japanese players go to the big leagues to play and succeed, the more that will serve to inspire young… — Ichiro Suzuki Copy Share Image
You want to impact your community, not just in terms of playing baseball, but you can give people a little bit of… — Kyle Schwarber Copy Share Image
Wives of ballplayers, when they teach their children their prayers, should instruct them to say: God bless mommy, God bless daddy, and… — Waite Hoyt Copy Share Image
I loved being on the set of 'Field of Dreams' because I hung out with the baseball players all day, played cards,… — Gaby Hoffmann Copy Share Image
Cobb would have to play center field on my all time team. But where would that put Speaker? In left. If I… — John McGraw Copy Share Image
After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
New York City is the capital for Baseball, not just for the pros, but also for the kids throughout the city, as… — Mark Teixeira Copy Share Image
I came into the game when I broke into the major leagues, the minimum salary was seven thousand dollars, and I'd have… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
After returning from his stint in the minors made reference to the movie Slapshot with: I'm happy to be back. It was… — Glenn Healy Copy Share Image
They could never beat me in Springfield. I loved that old ballpark. If I could have pitched there all my career, I'd… — Tommy Lasorda Copy Share Image
I have gone from a player who thought he would spend his whole career with one organization to a player who's been… — Mike Piazza Copy Share Image
I played from 14 to 18 - like, I was very good at it. I was Mr. Baseball my freshman year. We… — Rich Homie Quan Copy Share Image
If people don't want to come to the ballpark, how are you going to stop them? -Yogi Berra, The Yogi Book, to… — Yogi Berra Copy Share Image
I remember once in high school the umpire called me out at third base when I was sure I was safe. I… — Peter Falk Copy Share Image
I studied Jeet Kune Do and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. On element of Jeet Kune Do is that I had several of years of… — Jose Pablo Cantillo Copy Share Image
Major League Baseball is a national institution and we take our responsibilities seriously when it comes to how the game affects the… — Bud Selig Copy Share Image
My kids have played soccer and baseball and basketball, and the parents who come to games are always saying and doing things… — Jeff Garlin Copy Share Image
In baseball you hit your home run over the right-field fence, the left-field fence, the center-field fence. Nobody cares. In golf everything… — Ken Harrelson Copy Share Image
I'm pretty proud of my fastball. I can throw a screwball. It's not as accurate, and I don't have the velocity like… — Kylie Bunbury Copy Share Image
Turning seventy is like beginning the eighth inning of a baseball game. The contest is nearing completion, but there's likely to be… — Mardy Grothe Copy Share Image
I never realized that batting a little ball around could cause so much commotion. I now know how (Charles) Lindbergh must have… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I think Chairman Davis has said he would always prefer that baseball strengthens its own policies and not leave it to Congress… — Robert J. White Copy Share Image
