The pitcher has got only a ball. I’ve got a bat. So the percentage in weapons is in my favor and I let the fellow with the ball do the fretting. – Hank Aaron
When I’m at the plate, I’m not thinking about what I’m trying to do with the bat – I’m thinking about what the pitcher is trying to do with the ball. – Ben Zobrist
What’s unfortunate about buying a pitcher for $12 million is that he carries no warranty. – Bob Verdi
In the minor leagues, previous to 2008, I took a lot of pitches. I prided myself on on-base percentage. I made sure that I made the pitcher work. – Ben Zobrist
And then when I went to stay in ’68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what it took to be a major league pitcher and to be a starting pitcher. – Nolan Ryan
In my own case I have frequently faced the pitcher when I had no desire whatever to hit. I wanted to get a base on balls. – Johnny Evers
I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it. – Sandy Koufax
When a pitcher’s throwing a spitball, don’t worry and don’t complain, just hit the dry side like I do. – Stan Musial
