Baseball Quote by R.A. Dickey
““Knuckleballers don't keep secrets. It's as if we have a greater mission beyond our own fortunes. And that mission is to pass it on, to keep the pitch alive. Maybe that's because we are so different, and the pitch is do different, but I think it has more to do with the fact that this is a pitch that almost all of us turn to in desperation. It is what enables us to keep pitching stay in the big leagues, when everything else has failed. So we feel gratitude toward the pitch. It becomes way more than just a means to get and out. It becomes a way of life.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 2015
Pitchers view baseball as a mission, sharing knowledge to sustain the game and find purpose beyond personal success.
In simple terms: Pitching is a shared purpose beyond self.
Key Takeaway
Support and mentor others in your field.
Themes
teamwork
legacy
purpose
Mood
determined
grateful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- coaching clinics
- player development
- community leagues
- career transitions
Key Concepts
Mentorship
sports culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal ambition with collective responsibility?
- What rituals keep your passion alive?
A Different Perspective
The pitch can become a burden if over‑identifying with it.
