Double Quote by Joe Torre
“When I was a player and hit into a double play, I felt as if I was letting everyone down.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN Baseball Tonight, 1996
Feeling responsible for a team’s failure can cause personal disappointment and guilt.
In simple terms: Feeling guilty when a mistake hurts the team.
Key Takeaway
Own the mistake, learn, and support teammates.
Themes
responsibility
teamwork
self‑criticism
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- baseball game
- team meetings
- post‑game reviews
Key Concepts
sports psychology
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn a mistake into a learning opportunity?
- What support can teammates offer after an error?
A Different Perspective
Mistakes are inevitable; focusing too much on blame can hinder growth.
![“There is no second baseman in the game who can turn the double play better [than Mark Lemke]. Why are people always looking for offense at that position? What's more important is getting outs, and turning the double is a huge factor in getting outs.” quote by Tom Glavine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/911/tom-glavine-21376_factors_there-is-no-second-baseman-in-the-game-w_1182702.jpg)
![“One time in spring training, we had the hit-and-run on, and Carl Erskine threw me a curve and I struck out into a double play. I came back to the bench and Casey [Stengel] said, 'next time, tra-la-la.' I didn't know what tra-la-la meant, but next time up, I hit a line drive, right into a double…” quote by Whitey Herzog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/98d/whitey-herzog-28696_benches_one-time-in-spring-training-we-had-the-h_818599.jpg)
