Used to be bats had thick handles and a big barrel. Then they found it's not the size of the bat that gets home runs - it's the speed with which you can swing it. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
When we played the Dodgers in St. Louis, they had to come through our dugout, and our bat rack was right there where they had to walk. My bats kept disappearing, and I couldn't figure it out. Turns out, Pee… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
A lot of hitters stay away from the plate, some are close up, some are forward, some are back. The thing about hitting is… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I learned to hit with a broomstick and a ball of tape and I could always get that bat on the ball. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
The first principle of contract negotiations is don't remind them of what you did in the past - tell them what you're going to… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider. Then, I'd pick up the speed… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I think I had the smallest handle around. When I got my bats, I even trimmed them down. I used to scrape them. Some… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
When a pitcher's throwing a spitball, don't worry and don't complain, just hit the dry side like I do. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I'm a musician. I play harmonica for relaxation. A good way to relax and entertain people. An excellent way to have fun. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider; then, I'd pick up the speed… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
Back in my day, we didn't think about money as much. We enjoyed playing the game. We loved baseball. I didn't think about anybody… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I have no hesitation to say that St. Louis is a great place in which to live and work. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
“What made me sign with the Cardinals? Because they used salesmanship, the personal touch. Where others wrote, they talked. Where others waited, they acted.… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
