Able Quote by Prince Fielder
“I miss playing baseball. Just being able to swing the bat, or run, or dive for a ball, or slide into second. If I could even do that in a softball league, I would never miss anything about baseball. I don't miss the crowds or the travel or even being in the big leagues. I just miss being able to take batting practice and being able to swing as hard as I can. That's all I miss.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN, 2020
The speaker misses the physical act of playing baseball more than fame or crowds.
In simple terms: Missing the sport's physical experience.
Key Takeaway
Engage in activities you love for their own sake.
Themes
sports
nostalgia
physical activity
passion
identity
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- recreational leagues
- personal fitness
- hobby pursuits
Key Concepts
embodiment
skill
play
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities fulfill you physically?
- How can you recreate that joy locally?
A Different Perspective
Physical play may not replace the camaraderie of professional sport.
![“Obviously, I think this [162 games a year four times] caused my early retirement, but I couldn't do it any other way. Just for the record, I never asked for any of the days off in my career.” quote by Prince Fielder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26b/prince-fielder-13291_careers_obviously-i-think-this-162-games-a-year_522956.jpg)
![“Him [my dad] bringing me to the clubhouse when I was young helped me out because I see what they do in baseball and what it's about. He pretty much told me all this stuff when I was younger. Now it's just a matter of doing it.” quote by Prince Fielder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/672/prince-fielder-13291_baseball_him-my-dad-bringing-me-to-the-clubhouse_536656.jpg)
