Baseball Quote by Andy Pettitte
“It kills me when I make a bad pitch...I want to be perfect out there.”
About This Quote
Perfectionism in pitching leads to self‑criticism; embracing imperfection allows growth and resilience.
In simple terms: Perfection isn’t realistic.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfection, improve.
Themes
performance anxiety
perfectionism
growth
resilience
Mood
nervous
motivated
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- sports auditions
- business presentations
- public speaking
- creative projects
Key Concepts
self‑criticism
learning mindset
confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from a flawed pitch?
- How do you balance preparation with flexibility?
A Different Perspective
Fear of failure can stall progress.
![“I feel like I should go out there and throw a shutout every time I pitch. If we score one [run] and I give up two, then I didn't do my job as far as I'm concerned.” quote by Andy Pettitte](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/andy-pettitte-23963_baseball_i-feel-like-i-should-go-out-there-and-th_471200.jpg)
![“He (Tommy Pettitte [father] coached me as kid. He bought all the books and videos and tried to learn as much about pitching as he could. But once I was in high school, he never tried to be my coach.” quote by Andy Pettitte](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18a/andy-pettitte-23963_book_he-tommy-pettitte-father-coached-me-as-k_1697964.jpg)
