Category Archives: quote of the day

“His reputation preceded him before he got here.” Mattingly on meeting Dwight “Doc” Gooden in an exhibition game in 1989.

“Hit’em where they ain’t.” Willie Keeler was considered one of the greatest place hitters of all-time. He had a significant skill of hitting it perfectly to the gaps and holes.

“People who write about Spring Training not being neccessary have never tried to throw a baseball.” Even legends such as Koufax understand the importance of warming up in Spring Training.

“Spring Training is like a cat with nine lives. A baseball player has X number of lives and each spring is the birth of a new life.” True words spoken from a former NL MVP, who was considered a bit of an odd ball in the clubhouse.