Pat Connaughton

For me, I try to stay even keel.

— Pat Connaughton

People know I'm from Ireland or have Irish roots.

— Pat Connaughton

For me, I like any win I can get. It doesn't really matter where it is or who it's versus.

— Pat Connaughton

I rooted for all types of Boston sports.

— Pat Connaughton

You're using the same body parts over and over again, eventually there will be wear and tear.

— Pat Connaughton

It's not about how much weight you can lift in-season. It's about how fast you can move it, how strong you are,…

— Pat Connaughton

Notre Dame was the first school to offer me basketball-wise.

— Pat Connaughton

Baseball-wise, the Orioles specifically love that I haven't pitched as much as other guys coming into Major League Baseball.

— Pat Connaughton

I think the Orioles know I have real potential in baseball.

— Pat Connaughton

Part of being in the 450 players within the NBA, it's kind of a fraternity field, and if I can help them…

— Pat Connaughton

There's nothing like being a pitcher on the mound. You're by yourself. Ever since I was a little kid watching Pedro Martinez…

— Pat Connaughton

It's kind of fun raising some eyebrows when all of a sudden you jump up and you get a tip-dunk or you…

— Pat Connaughton

Winning a championship in Milwaukee, it's not about my other business. It's about bringing the notoriety to a great city.

— Pat Connaughton

For me, defense is something that's important.

— Pat Connaughton

I'm pretty confident in my strength, my ability to move, and athleticism.

— Pat Connaughton

You don't find a 6-foot-5 pitcher with the athleticism and coordination I have all that often.

— Pat Connaughton

As guys know that you're a shooter, well, they're going to try to run you off the line.

— Pat Connaughton

I love St. John's Prep as a school. I like the people there, it's a great school.

— Pat Connaughton

Not many guys are on a professional baseball roster, but have an ability to pursue another professional sport.

— Pat Connaughton

I'm quick enough to hang with guards and big enough post them up, then when they stick a big man on me,…

— Pat Connaughton

At the end of the day, if I can prevent the shot from getting to the rim, it's going to help my…

— Pat Connaughton

No one thought I could even play D-I basketball.

— Pat Connaughton

You've got to make the winning plays at winning time, whether it's a shot in the clutch or getting a big defensive…

— Pat Connaughton

One of the things that I was taught in Portland is 'Never too high, never too low.'

— Pat Connaughton

Out of respect for the Baltimore Orioles, it would have to be a crazy scenario for them to look differently on me…

— Pat Connaughton