(Mike) Schmitty provided what the relief pitchers need most, home runs and great defense. He's the best third baseman that I ever played with, and maybe of all-time. Obvious Hall of Famer, even then. He retired while on top of… — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first pitch I threw was to third baseman Bob Bailey. It was a fastball, low and away. He ripped it… — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
So what I did on the field was the essence of what I am. Remember me like that. — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
To get the feel of how the slider should roll off of your index finger, use this grip and practice at half speed and… — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
To pick up the paper and read about yourself getting slammed, that doesn't start your day off right. — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
But I would say basically, I would just like to be remembered for what I did on the field. — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself. — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
I threw all my pitches over the top which was important for me because my slider was hard to tell from my fastball at… — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
Pete Rose came over to the Phillies in '79 and he became the catalyst that helped us to put it all together. — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis against the Pittsburgh Pirates. — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
And the irony is that they wrote better without access to my quotes. — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
(Mike) Schmitty provided what the relief pitchers need most, home runs and great defense. He's the best third baseman that I ever played with,… — Steve Carlton Copy Share Image
