Born Quote by Babe Ruth

Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world.

— George Herman

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

— Pat Connaughton

I remember one time going out to the mound to talk with Bob Gibson. He told me to get back behind the batter; that…

— Tim McCarver

This is the big leagues; pitchers throw a lot of strikes. I feel like they attack me. That's why I go up there and…

— Jose Altuve

People used to ask me what it's like to play with the two best pitchers in the game. I said, 'It's a blast,' and…

— John Smoltz

After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt…

— Mickey Mantle

I've experienced every aspect of pitching. I know the reality of what these guys are going through. You can be going good, and the…

— Roger McDowell

I take a great deal of pride in pitching deep into ballgames.

— Max Scherzer

I loved baseball. I was a pitcher. I loved being on the mound because I also loved being at the center of the action,…

— John Hickenlooper

I vividly recall the physical sensation and emotion of playing defense behind my teammates - pitchers dominating opposing lineups, throwing up zero after zero…

— Gabe Kapler

Pitchers did me a favor when they knocked me down. It made me more determined. I wouldn't let that pitcher get me out. They…

— Frank Robinson

I love pitching in front of big crowds and in huge stadiums.

— Tim Hudson