Baseball ought never be hurried. It is the only unhurried institution we have left, which is one reason, I think, read more

Baseball ought never be hurried. It is the only unhurried institution we have left, which is one reason, I think, we love it.

One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where read more

One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.

Close don't count in baseball. Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades.

Close don't count in baseball. Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades.

Lady, I'm not an athlete. I'm a baseball player.

Lady, I'm not an athlete. I'm a baseball player.

In baseball, my theory is to strive for consistency, not to worry about the numbers. If you dwell on statistics read more

In baseball, my theory is to strive for consistency, not to worry about the numbers. If you dwell on statistics you get shortsighted, if you aim for consistency, the numbers will be there at the end.

Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the read more

Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game.

A full mind is an empty bat.

A full mind is an empty bat.

Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand.

Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand.

A baseball fan is a spectator sitting 500 feet from home plate who can see better than an umpire standing read more

A baseball fan is a spectator sitting 500 feet from home plate who can see better than an umpire standing five feet away.