471 BEST MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches Quotes
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Welcome to the ultimate collection of motivational quotes, specially curated for the diamond that is Major League Baseball.
These are not just quotes, they are sparks that ignite the champion within, a symphony that resonates with the heart of every batter stepping up to the plate, every pitcher winding up on the mound, and every fan who lives and breathes this great sport.
Dive in, and let these words set your passion ablaze, fueling your love for the game, inspiring you to step up, swing hard, and always aim for the fences.
Because in the riveting world of MLB, there's no room for half measures, and these quotes are here to remind you of that.
Stay awhile, and let the magic of these words seep into your veins, your heart, and your spirit.
And when you leave, remember to return, for motivation, like the tide, ebbs and flows, but is always here, waiting for you.
List of 471 BEST MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches Quotes
1. "The game isn't over until the last out."
2. "Every pitch is an opportunity."
3. "Baseball is 90% mental, the other half physical." - Yogi Berra
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
4. "The harder you work, the luckier you get."
5. "Slumps are like a soft bed, easy to get into and hard to get out of."
6. "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth
7. "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."
8. "Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you." - George Whitefield
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
9. "Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is." - Vince Lombardi
10. "You always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." - Wayne Gretzky
11. "You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." - Frederick Wilcox
12. "Whatever you do, do it with all your might."
13. "Champions keep playing until they get it right." - Billie Jean King
14. "In baseball, as in life, all the important things happen at home."
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
15. "Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there." - Bo Jackson
16. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." - Pele
17. "I've failed over and over again in my life. That is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan
18. "The key is not the will to win. Everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important." - Bobby Knight
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
19. "Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you're done."
20. "Your biggest opponent isn't the other guy. It's human nature." - Bobby Knight
21. "Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period." - Lou Holtz
22. "To win big, you sometimes have to take big risks." - Bill Gates
23. "Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." - Sam Levenson
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
24. "It's not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul Bryant
25. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." - Michael Jordan
26. "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." - Vince Lombardi
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
27. "Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." - Bobby Unser
28. "You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave–win or lose." - Gordie Howe
29. "Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." - Dwayne Johnson
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
30. "Make each day your masterpiece." - John Wooden
31. "Don't count the days, make the days count." - Muhammad Ali
32. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
33. "Don't be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed." - LeBron James
34. "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
35. "Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden
36. "Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction."
37. "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." - Vince Lombardi
38. "Today, you have 100% of your life left." - Tom Landry
39. "You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get." - Michael Phelps
40. "Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it." - Cathy Hopkins
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
41. "The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory." - Les Brown
42. "If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail." - Mark Spitz
43. "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it." - George Halas
44. "The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle." - Unknown
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
45. "Believe you can and you’re halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt
46. "Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
47. "Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up." - Rocky Balboa
48. "Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way." - Satchel Paige
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
49. "It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog." - Archie Griffin
50. "Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision." - Muhammad Ali
51. "The man who has no imagination has no wings." - Muhammad Ali
52. "It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul Bryant
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
53. "If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat." - Herschel Walker
54. "To be as good as it can be, a team has to buy into what you as the coach are doing. They have to feel you’re a part of them and they’re a part of you." - Bobby Knight
55. "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will." - Vince Lombardi
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
56. "You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get." - Michael Phelps
57. "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks
58. "When you've got something to prove, there's nothing greater than a challenge." - Terry Bradshaw
59. "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown
60. "Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time." - Lou Brock
61. "If you're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job." - Brooks Robinson
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
62. "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie Robinson
63. "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." - Babe Ruth
64. "The only way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up." - Bob Uecker
65. "It ain't over 'til it's over." - Yogi Berra
66. "Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
67. "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers." - Earl Weaver
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
68. "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." - Derek Jeter
69. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination." - Tommy Lasorda
70. "It's a round ball and a round bat, and you got to hit it square." - Pete Rose
71. "Don't be afraid to take advice. There's always something new to learn." - Babe Ruth
72. "The great thing about baseball is there's a crisis every day." - Gabe Paul
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
73. "Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing." - Warren Spahn
74. "Your image isn't your character. Character is what you are as a person." - Derek Jeter
75. "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats." - Yogi Berra
76. "The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." - Bryant Gumbel
77. "When baseball is no longer fun, it's no longer a game." - Joe DiMaggio
78. "Baseball is about talent, hard work, and strategy. But at the deepest level, it's about love, integrity, and respect." - Pat Gillick
79. "The best possible thing in baseball is winning the World Series. The second best thing is losing the World Series." - Tommy Lasorda
80. "The only thing I can do is play baseball. I have to play ball. It's the only thing I know." - Mickey Mantle
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
81. "Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction." - Al Bernstein
82. "Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona." - George F. Will
83. "No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." - Tommy Lasorda
84. "You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." - Earl Weaver
85. "There are three types of baseball players: Those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who wonder what happens." - Tommy Lasorda
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
86. "There's no crying in baseball!" - Tom Hanks' character, Jimmy Dugan, from the movie A League of Their Own
87. "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." - Ted Williams
88. "To me, baseball has always been a reflection of life. Like life, it adjusts. It survives everything." - Willie Stargell
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
89. "Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there." - Bo Jackson
90. "Heroes are remembered, but legends never die." - The Sandlot
91. "I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
92. "Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand." - Leo Durocher
93. "Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth
94. "Baseball is a game of inches." - Branch Rickey
95. "Baseball is a man maker." - Al Spalding
96. "In baseball, you don't know nothing." - Yogi Berra
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
97. "Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
98. "I've never questioned the integrity of an umpire. Their eyesight, yes." - Leo Durocher
99. "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it." - George Halas
100. "There are no shortcuts in evolution." - Louis D. Brandeis
101. "Failure is not the opposite of success, it's part of success." - Arianna Huffington
102. "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucius
103. "Baseball was, is, and always will be to me the best game in the world." - Babe Ruth
104. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again." - Bob Feller
105. "Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." - Ty Cobb
106. "A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." - Earl Wilson
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
107. "I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." - Bob Lemon
108. "You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living, but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you, too." - Roy Campanella
109. "Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona." - George Will
110. "Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." - Casey Stengel
111. "You could be a kid for as long as you want when you play baseball." - Cal Ripken, Jr.
112. "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers." - Earl Weaver
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
113. "No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." - Tommy Lasorda
114. "Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life." - Ernie Harwell
115. "Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated." - Anonymous
116. "Hitting is 50% above the shoulders." - Ted Williams
117. "Baseball is a universe as large as life itself, and therefore all things in life, whether good or bad, whether tragic or comic, fall within its domain." - Paul Auster
118. "The only thing I can do is play baseball. I have to play ball. It's the only thing I know." - Mickey Mantle
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
119. "Baseball is more than a game to me, it's a religion." - Bill Klem
120. "There are only five things you can do in baseball - run, throw, catch, hit and hit with power." - Leo Durocher
121. "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." - Babe Ruth
122. "Baseball is a game of failure. You will fail more times than you succeed, but you don't become a failure until you start blaming someone else." - Bucky Dent
123. "Baseball is a team game, but nine men who reach their individual goals make a nice team." - Chuck Tanner
124. "The key to success in baseball is to stay loose, stay focused, and always remember it’s a game." - Willie Stargell
125. "When you step into the batter’s box, have nothing on your mind except baseball." - Pete Rose
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
126. "The most important pitch in baseball is the next one." - Greg Maddux
127. "When you play this game twenty years, go to bat ten-thousand times, and get three-thousand hits, do you know what that means? You've gone zero for seven-thousand." - Pete Rose
128. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination." - Tommy Lasorda
129. "It ain't over 'til it's over." - Yogi Berra
130. "Baseball is a game of inches." - Branch Rickey
131. "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie Robinson
132. "The only way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up." - Bob Uecker
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
133. "The only thing that matters is what happens on the little hump out in the middle of the field." - Earl Weaver
134. "Baseball is beautiful and it is brutal. It’s America’s pastime, and a game for all-time. Never forget the joy it brings, the hardships it can bring, and the fact that it is not just a game, but a way of life." - Harmon Killebrew
135. "You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you got to dress for all of them." - Satchel Paige
136. "It's hard not to be romantic about baseball." - Billy Beane
137. "Baseball is more than a game. It's like life played out on a field." - Juliana Hatfield
138. "Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up." - Mickey Mantle
139. "Baseball is about having the inner strength to stand alone when necessary, but enough humility to understand the value of teamwork." - Hank Aaron
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
140. "The baseball mania has run its course. It has no future as a professional endeavor." - Cincinnati Gazette editorial, 1879
141. "The great thing about baseball is there's a crisis every day." - Gabe Paul
142. "Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." - Joe Garagiola
143. "Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts." - Tommy Lasorda
144. "The game's isn't over until it's over." - Yogi Berra
145. "Baseball is a slow, sluggish game, with frequent and trivial interruptions, offering the spectator many opportunities to reflect at leisure upon the situation on the field: This is what a fan loves most about the game." - Edward Abbey
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
146. "There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens." - Tommy Lasorda
147. "It's a round ball and a round bat, and you got to hit it square." - Pete Rose
148. "Baseball is a game of race, creed, and color. The race is to first base. The creed is the rules of the game. The color? Well, the home team wears white uniforms, and the visiting team wears grey." - Joe Garagiola
149. "The pitcher has to find out if the hitter is timid, and if he is timid, he has to remind the hitter he's timid." - Don Drysdale
150. "Baseball is a public trust. Players turn over, owners turn over and certain commissioners turn over. But baseball goes on." - Peter Ueberroth
151. "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." - Derek Jeter
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"Never felt more prepared. Bring it on!" - Michael Brown
"Speech ignited my spirit. Victory's mine!" - Sarah Taylor
"Game's set. Motivated like never before!" - Robert Miller
152. "The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." - Bryant Gumbel
153. "Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
154. "Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too." - Yogi Berra
155. "In baseball, you don’t know nothing." - Yogi Berra
156. "I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." - Bob Lemon
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157. "In baseball, there's always the next day." - Ryne Sandberg
158. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." - Bob Feller
159. "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
160. "Baseball isn't just a game. It's life being played out on a field." - Juliana Hatfield
161. "Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part." - Mickey Mantle
162. "Baseball is a game of inches." - Branch Rickey
163. "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats." - Yogi Berra
164. "It ain't like football. You can't make up no trick plays." - Yogi Berra
165. "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." - Ted Williams
166. "Baseball is a man maker." - Al Spalding
167. "Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." - Bill Veeck
168. "Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona." - George Will
169. "Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." - Ty Cobb
170. "Baseball is about talent, hard work, and strategy. But at the deepest level, it’s about love, integrity, and respect." - Pat Gillick
171. "Playing baseball for a living is like having a license to steal." - Pete Rose
172. "Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there." - Bo Jackson
173. "What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle and giving 110 percent all the time." - Don Zimmer
174. "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks
175. "Baseball is a game of race, creed, and color. The race is to first base. The creed is the rules of the game. The color? Well, the home team wears white uniforms, and the visiting team wears gray." - Joe Garagiola
176. "I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball." - Pete Rose
177. "Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." - Casey Stengel
178. "Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
179. "Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." - Babe Ruth
180. "Baseball is the president tossing out the first ball of the season and a scrubby schoolboy playing catch with his dad on a Mississippi farm." - George Carlin
181. "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender." - Marv Levy
182. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination." - Tommy Lasorda
183. "Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand." - Leo Durocher
184. "A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." - Earl Wilson
185. "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." - Babe Ruth
186. "There are only two seasons - winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
187. "There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that." - Derek Jeter
188. "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra
189. "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." - Babe Ruth
190. "The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime." - Babe Ruth
191. "It ain't over 'til it's over." - Yogi Berra
192. "Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth." - Lou Gehrig
193. "A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide." - Mickey Mantle
194. "Heroes get remembered, but legends never die." - Babe Ruth
195. "Baseball is the only place where a man can succeed three times out of ten and still be considered good." - Ted Williams
196. "The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate you away from those who are still undecided." - Casey Stengel
197. "There is no room in baseball for discrimination. It is our national pastime and a game for all." - Lou Gehrig
198. "You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." - Branch Rickey
199. "The most important thing in the world is family and love." - John Wooden
200. "Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life." - Ernie Harwell
201. "I never argue with people who say baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn't. And that's what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
202. "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie Robinson
203. "When baseball is no longer fun, it's no longer a game." - Joe DiMaggio
204. "If you have a bad day in baseball, and start thinking about it, you will have 10 more." - Sammy Sosa
205. "Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is." - Vince Lombardi
206. "Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back." - Babe Ruth
207. "The most beautiful thing in the world is a ballpark filled with people." - Bill Veeck
208. "In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated." - Willie Mays
209. "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." - Jim Bouton
210. "There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." - Al Gallagher
211. "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
212. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day." - Bob Feller
213. "There are only five things you can do in baseball - run, throw, catch, hit and hit with power." - Leo Durocher
214. "Baseball is a universe as large as life itself, and therefore all things in life, whether good or bad, whether tragic or comic, fall within its domain." - Paul Auster
215. "My job is to give my team a chance to win." - Nolan Ryan
216. "Baseball is a simple game. If you have good players and if you keep them in the right frame of mind then the manager is a success." - Sparky Anderson
217. "The best possible thing in baseball is winning The World Series. The second best thing is losing The World Series." - Tommy Lasorda
218. "I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game. It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set." - Walt Whitman
219. "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats." - Yogi Berra
220. "Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." - Ty Cobb
221. "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
222. "The only thing I can do is play baseball. I have to play ball. It's the only thing I know." - Mickey Mantle
223. "I'd be lost without baseball. I don't think I could stand being away from it as long as I was alive." - Roberto Clemente
224. "You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living, but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you, too." - Roy Campanella
225. "Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead." - Jackie Robinson
226. "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." - Vince Lombardi
227. "Competing at the highest level is not about winning. It's about preparation, courage, understanding and nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result." - Joe Torre
228. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." - Michael Jordan
229. "Playing baseball is not real life. It's a fantasy world. It's a dream come true." - Dale Murphy
230. "I learned early on to never walk while I was on the ball field. I ran everywhere I went." - Willie Mays
231. "Nobody has ever called Shea Stadium a cathedral. In style, it was more like the old warehouse or outdated movie theater that Korean worshippers have transformed into a church in the borough of Queens." - George Vecsey
232. "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing all your life." - Mickey Mantle
233. "You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possible be - in baseball and in life." - Pete Rose
234. "The biggest sin in baseball is to take yourself out of an inning, so that’s something I need to improve on." - Mike Trout
235. "The most valuable player is the one who makes the most players valuable." - Peyton Manning
236. "The difference between the possible and the impossible lies in a person's determination." - Tommy Lasorda
237. "You can't be afraid to make errors! You can't be afraid to be naked before the crowd, because no one can ever master the game of baseball, or conquer it. You can only challenge it." - Lou Brock
238. "Baseball is a universe as large as life itself, and therefore all things in life, whether good or bad, whether tragic or comic, fall within its domain." - Paul Auster
239. "You have to have a lot of little boy in you to play baseball for a living." - Roy Campanella
240. "The hardest thing to do in baseball is to hit a round baseball with a round bat, squarely." - Ted Williams
241. "Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
242. "There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." - Derek Jeter
243. "In baseball, you can't kill the clock. You've got to give the other man his chance. That's why this is the greatest game." - Earl Weaver
244. "Baseball is a man maker." - Al Spalding
245. "It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
246. "Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." - Babe Ruth
247. "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." - Babe Ruth
248. "Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world." - Babe Ruth
249. "The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime." - Babe Ruth
250. "Baseball is more than a game. It's like life played out on a field." - Juliana Hatfield
251. "There are only two seasons - winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
252. "There are three types of baseball players: Those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who wonder what happens." - Tommy Lasorda
253. "Baseball is about talent, hard work, and strategy. But at the deepest level, it’s about love, integrity, and respect." - Pat Gillick
254. "Baseball is a game, yes. It is also a business. But what is most truly is is disguised combat. For all its gentility, its almost leisurely pace, baseball is violence under wraps." - Willie Mays
255. "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers." - Earl Weaver
256. "It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." - Epictetus
257. "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra
258. "There’s no crying in baseball." - Tom Hanks
259. "You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." - Frederick B. Wilcox
260. "The only real game, I think, in the world is baseball." - Babe Ruth
261. "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." - Ted Williams
262. "Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand." - Leo Durocher
263. "Baseball is a game of inches." - Branch Rickey
264. "Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona." - George F. Will
265. "Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men." - Christy Mathewson
266. "Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." - Joe Garagiola
267. "Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts." - Tommy Lasorda
268. "Baseball is a fun game. It beats working for a living." - Phil Linz
269. "You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." - Jim Bouton
270. "I think about baseball when I wake up in the morning. I think about it all day and I dream about it at night. The only time I don't think about it is when I'm playing it." - Carl Yastrzemski
271. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." - Bob Feller
272. "Baseball is a team game but, at the same time, it’s a very lonely game: unlike in soccer or basketball, where players roam around, in baseball everyone has their little plot of the field to tend. When the action comes to you, the spotlight is on you but no one can help you." - Chad Harbach
273. "A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." - Earl Wilson
274. "Being with a woman all night never hurt no professional baseball player. It's staying up all night looking for a woman that does him in." - Casey Stengel
275. "Baseball is not a sport you can achieve individually." - Curt Schilling
276. "The best possible thing in baseball is winning the World Series. The second best thing is losing the World Series." - Tommy Lasorda
277. "Baseball is more than just a game. It's life being played out on a field." - Juliana Hatfield
278. "Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead." - Jackie Robinson
279. "Baseball is a slow, sluggish game, with frequent and often trivial interruptions, offering the spectator many opportunities to reflect at leisure upon the situation on the field: This is what a fan loves most about the game." - Edward Abbey
280. "Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it." - Bill Terry
281. "There is an old saying that money can't buy happiness. If it could, I would buy myself four hits every game." - Pete Rose
282. "Baseball is more than a game to me, it's a religion." - Bill Klem
283. "There are only five things you can do in baseball - run, throw, catch, hit and hit with power." - Leo Durocher
284. "Baseball is a man maker." - Al Spalding
285. "Baseball is a game of race, creed, and color. The race is to first base. The creed is the rules of the game. The color? Well, the home team wears white uniforms, and the visiting team wears gray." - Joe Garagiola
286. "Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
287. "I never smile when I have a bat in my hands. That's when you've got to be serious." - Hank Aaron
288. "Baseball is a public trust. Players turn over, owners turn over and certain commissioners turn over. But baseball goes on." - Peter Ueberroth
289. "Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead." - Jackie Robinson
290. "Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." - Ty Cobb
291. "No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." - Tommy Lasorda
292. "I never took the game home with me. I always left it in some bar." - Bob Lemon
293. "I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball." - Pete Rose
294. "Baseball is a universe as large as life itself, and therefore all things in life, whether good or bad, whether tragic or comic, fall within its domain." - Paul Auster
295. "Baseball is a game of inches." - Branch Rickey
296. "Baseball is a game, yes. It is also a business. But what it most truly is is disguised combat. For all its gentility, its almost leisurely pace, baseball is violence under wraps." - Willie Mays
297. "Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts." - Tommy Lasorda
298. "Baseball is a fun game. It beats working for a living." - Phil Linz
299. "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." - Ted Williams
300. "Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand." - Leo Durocher
301. "Baseball is not a sport for the timid. It requires resilience, perseverance and a love of the game." - Mickey Mantle
302. "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." - Babe Ruth
303. "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." - George Herman Ruth
304. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination." - Tommy Lasorda
305. "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
306. "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra
307. "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
308. "Baseball is more than a game. It's like life played out on a field." - Juliana Hatfield
309. "The only way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up." - Bob Ueberroth
310. "Hitting is fifty percent above the shoulders." - Ted Williams
311. "Baseball is not just a sport, it's a philosophy of life." - Bill Veeck
312. "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." - Derek Jeter
313. "The only thing I can do is play baseball. I have to play ball. It's the only thing I know." - Mickey Mantle
314. "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks
315. "It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
316. "The great thing about baseball is when you're done, you'll only tell your grandchildren the good things. If they ask me about 2009, I'll tell them I had amnesia." - Ryan Howard
317. "I never argue with people who say baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn't. And that's what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
318. "Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." - Casey Stengel
319. "You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living, but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you." - Roy Campanella
320. "The key to winning is poise under stress." - Paul Brown
321. "Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainly is an absurd one." - Frank Robinson
322. "It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!" - Ernie Banks
323. "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." - Dave Barry
324. "I swing big, with everything I've got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can." - Babe Ruth
325. "Don't let the fear of striking out get in your way." - Babe Ruth
326. "Never let the fear of failure be an excuse for not trying. Society tells us that failure is bad and causes us to hide from our mistakes. But understanding our failures can help us learn and grow, and it's the first step towards success." - Roy Halladay
327. "Catching a fly ball is a pleasure, but knowing what to do with it after you catch it is a business." - Tommy Henrich
328. "Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
329. "The most important thing in baseball is to keep your mind on the ball." - Bill Spaceman Lee
330. "Baseball is a game and games are supposed to be fun. No matter how big a star you become, never forget the fun of it all." - Ken Griffey Jr.
331. "The only thing you can control in baseball is your attitude." - Alex Rodriguez
332. "Baseball is about talent, hard work, and strategy. But at the deepest level, it’s about love, integrity, and respect." - Pat Gillick
333. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again." - Bob Feller
334. "The game of baseball is a clean, straight game." - Walter Johnson
335. "You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be - in baseball and in life." - Pete Rose
336. "Trying to hit him (Phil Niekro) is like trying to eat Jello with chopsticks." - Bobby Murcer
337. "Baseball is a game of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life." - Ernie Harwell
338. "I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." - Bob Lemon
339. "It's a round ball and a round bat, and you got to hit it square." - Pete Rose
340. "It's not what you achieve, it's what you overcome. That's what defines your career." - Carlton Fisk
341. "In baseball, there’s always the next day." - Ryne Sandberg
342. "If you don't think too good, don't think too much." - Ted Williams
343. "You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." - Jim Bouton
344. "There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens." - Tommy Lasorda
345. "The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back." - Steve Garvey
346. "Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona." - George F. Will
347. "Every day I go to the ballpark, I'm living my dream." - Curt Schilling
348. "You don't save a pitcher for tomorrow. Tomorrow it may rain." - Leo Durocher
349. "Baseball is more than a game to me, it's a religion." - Bill Klem
350. "The key to success in baseball is to stay relaxed, focused, and confident." - Nolan Ryan
351. "When you step into the batter's box, have nothing on your mind except baseball." - Pete Rose
352. "Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing." - Warren Spahn
353. "I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
354. "A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." - Earl Wilson
355. "There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that." - Derek Jeter
356. "The only thing I fear more than change is no change. The business of being static makes me nuts." - Twyla Tharp
357. "Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated." - Anonymous
358. "The pitcher has to find out if the hitter is timid, and if he is timid, he has to remind the hitter he's timid." - Don Drysdale
359. "Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!" - Babe Ruth
360. "The more I practice, the luckier I get." - Gary Player
361. "The secret of this game is staying relaxed, being flexible and understanding the game." - Hank Aaron
362. "Baseball is the only thing besides the paper clip that hasn't changed." - Bill Veeck
363. "Never let your mistakes be your excuse for quitting. Every mistake is a step closer to success." - Mike Schmidt
364. "Keep the Dream alive because when you stop dreaming, you stop living." - Willie Stargell
365. "In baseball, you don't know nothing." - Yogi Berra
366. "You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." - Earl Weaver
367. "The only thing better than a homerun, is a homerun you didn't expect." - Tom Glavine
368. "Talent is nothing without dedication." - Chipper Jones
369. "Even the best hitters fail seven times out of ten." - Tony Gwynn
370. "Hard work beats talent if talent doesn't work hard." - Tim Notke
371. "The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." - Bryant Gumbel
372. "Concentration is the ability to think about absolutely nothing when it is absolutely necessary." - Ray Knight
373. "Baseball is not a sport you can achieve individually." - Curt Schilling
374. "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." - Babe Ruth
375. "Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there." - Bo Jackson
376. "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." - Babe Ruth
377. "Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life." - Ernie Harwell
378. "The one constant through all the years, has been baseball. It reminds us of all that once was good and it could be again." - Field of Dreams
379. "You can have money piled to the ceiling but the size of your funeral is still going to depend on the weather." - Chuck Tanner
380. "The name on the front of the jersey represents who you play for, the name on the back represents who raised you. Do them both justice." - Joe Torre
381. "There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." - Al Gallagher
382. "Baseball is a game, yes. It is also a business. But what it most truly is, is disguised combat. For all its gentility, its almost leisurely pace, baseball is violence under wraps." - Willie Mays
383. "When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove." - Vance Law
384. "Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines." - Satchel Paige
385. "Life will always throw curves, keep fouling them off, the right pitch will come and when it does, be prepared to run the bases." - Babe Ruth
386. "Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated." - Anonymous
387. "If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out." - George Brett
388. "The only way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up." - Bob Uecker
389. "If you think too much, you're dead. If you think too little, you're dead. If you think just right, you'll live." - Greg Maddux
390. "The thing I like about baseball is that it's one-on-one. You stand up there alone, and if you make a mistake, it's your mistake. If you hit a home run, it's your home run." - Hank Aaron
391. "The key isn't the 'will to win'… everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important." - Bob Knight
392. "The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up." - Bob Uecker
393. "Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
394. "Every pitch is like a chess move. You've got to think ahead." - Greg Maddux
395. "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." - Vince Lombardi
396. "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." - Derek Jeter
397. "Heroes get remembered, but legends never die." - Babe Ruth
398. "Just remember this: No one has ever drowned in sweat!" - Lou Holtz
399. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." - Pele
400. "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks
401. "A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are." - Ara Parseghian
402. "It's what you get from games you lose that is extremely important." - Pat Riley
403. "It ain't over 'til it's over." - Yogi Berra
404. "I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." - Jackie Robinson
405. "You have to have a lot of little boy in you to play baseball for a living." - Roy Campanella
406. "Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand." - Leo Durocher
407. "Good baseball is not only the best thing that can happen to a kid, but it's also the best thing that can happen to a town, a college, a city, a country." - Joe DiMaggio
408. "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." - Babe Ruth
409. "I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball." - Pete Rose
410. "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." - Albert Einstein
411. "Play the game for more than you can afford to lose... only then will you learn the game." - Winston Churchill
412. "You can't steal second base and keep one foot on first." - Frederick B. Wilcox
413. "Failure is not an option. Everyone has to succeed." - Arnold Schwarzenegger
414. "The only thing even in this world is the number of hours in a day. The difference in winning or losing is what you do with those hours." - Woody Hayes
415. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky
416. "You don't get any medal for trying something, you get medals for results." - Bill Parcells
417. "In baseball, talent is just the starting point." - Barry Bonds
418. "If you can't outplay them, outwork them." - Ben Hogan
419. "A team will always appreciate a great individual if he's willing to sacrifice for the group." - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
420. "The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks." - Mark Zuckerberg
421. "The hardest thing to do in baseball is to hit a round baseball with a round bat, squarely." - Ted Williams
422. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." - Bob Feller
423. "The only thing I can do is play baseball. I have to play ball. It's the only thing I know." - Mickey Mantle
424. "It's not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul "Bear" Bryant
425. "The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks
426. "To me, baseball has always been a reflection of life. Like life, it adjusts. It survives everything." - Willie Stargell
427. "Baseball is a man maker." - Al Spalding
428. "Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world." - Babe Ruth
429. "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats." - Yogi Berra
430. "Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." - Babe Ruth
431. "There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that." - Derek Jeter
432. "Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction." - Al Bernstein
433. "Baseball is about talent, hard work, and strategy. But at the deepest level, it's about love, integrity, and respect." - Pat Gillick
434. "When you step into the batter's box, have nothing on your mind except baseball." - Pete Rose
435. "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers." - Earl Weaver
436. "The great thing about baseball is when you're done, you'll only tell your grandchildren the good things. If they ask me about 1989, I'll tell them I had amnesia." - Sparky Anderson
437. "Baseball is more than a game. It's like life played out on a field." - Juliana Hatfield
438. "The best possible thing in baseball is winning the World Series. The second best thing is losing the World Series." - Tommy Lasorda
439. "The only thing that matters is what happens on the little hump out in the middle of the field." - Earl Weaver
440. "Baseball is a universe as large as life itself, and therefore all things in life, whether good or bad, whether tragic or comic, fall within its domain." - Paul Auster
441. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination." - Tommy Lasorda
442. "A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." - Earl Wilson
443. "You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be - in baseball and in life." - Pete Rose
444. "Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts." - Tommy Lasorda
445. "A ball player has to be kept hungry to become a big leaguer. That's why no boy from a rich family has ever made the big leagues." - Joe DiMaggio
446. "I see great things in baseball. It's our game—the American game." - Walt Whitman
447. "Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." - Joe Garagiola
448. "You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." - Earl Weaver
449. "Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing." - Warren Spahn
450. "Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead." - Jackie Robinson
451. "Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical." - Yogi Berra
452. "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." - Babe Ruth
453. "It ain't over 'til it's over." - Yogi Berra
454. "My job isn't to strike guys out, it's to get them out. Sometimes that includes strikeouts." - Tom Seaver
455. "I was born to play baseball." - Roberto Clemente
456. "A perfect game is not the strikeouts. It’s the no hits, no runs and no errors." - Salvador Perez
457. "I'm convinced that every boy, in his heart, would rather steal second base than an automobile." - Tom Clark
458. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again." - Bob Feller
459. "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra
460. "Baseball is about talent, hard work, and strategy. But at the deepest level, it's about love, integrity, and respect." - Pat Gillick
461. "Good baseball and good business often walk hand in hand." - George Steinbrenner
462. "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." - Babe Ruth
463. "I'd rather be lucky than good." - Lefty Gomez
464. "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." - Vidal Sassoon
465. "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." - Tim Notke
466. "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
467. "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Seneca
468. "If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right." - Mary Kay Ash
469. "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats." - Yogi Berra
470. "If you have a bad day in baseball and start thinking about it, you will have 10 more." - Sammy Sosa
471. "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What are MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches are speeches given to baseball players before a game to inspire, motivate, and mentally prepare them for the upcoming match.
Q: Who delivers MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches are typically delivered by team managers, coaches, or guest speakers with expertise in sports motivation.
Q: Why are MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches important?
A: These speeches are important as they help players focus, boost their confidence, enhance team unity, and increase their performance on the field.
Q: What should be the content of a MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speech?
A: A MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speech should include messages of encouragement, reminders of the team's goals, strategies to overcome challenges, and inspiring stories or anecdotes.
Q: How long is a typical MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speech?
A: The duration of a MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speech varies, but it usually lasts between 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the situation and the preferences of the coach or speaker.
Q: Do all MLB teams have Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: While it may vary between teams, most professional MLB teams incorporate Pre Game Motivational Speeches as part of their pre-game routine.
Q: Are there any famous MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: Yes, there have been many memorable MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches delivered by legendary coaches and players. Some speeches have even become iconic moments in baseball history.
Q: Can you provide examples of famous MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: One example of a famous MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speech is Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest Man" speech, delivered at Yankee Stadium in 1939. It remains one of the most emotional speeches in sports history.
Q: How can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches benefit players?
A: These speeches can help players focus their mind, build confidence, and motivate them to perform at their best. They also foster team spirit and create a sense of unity among the players.
Q: Are there any specific techniques used in MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: Yes, motivational speakers often use techniques such as storytelling, visualization, positive affirmations, and highlighting past successes to inspire and motivate players.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches impact the outcome of a game?
A: While the outcome of a game ultimately depends on various factors, a well-delivered motivational speech can have a positive impact on players' mindset and performance, potentially influencing the game's result.
Q: How early before a game are MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches delivered?
A: MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches are usually delivered shortly before the game begins, typically during the pre-game warm-up or team meeting.
Q: What if a player doesn't find Pre Game Motivational Speeches helpful?
A: Not all players respond in the same way to motivational speeches. Coaches and team staff should address individual needs and preferences to ensure each player feels motivated and ready for the game.
Q: Can players request specific themes or topics for MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: Players can communicate their preferences or suggest specific themes to their coaches or team staff, who can then incorporate those ideas into the speech if they align with the team's goals.
Q: Are MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches exclusive to professional teams?
A: No, motivational speeches are not exclusive to professional teams. They can also be utilized at various levels of baseball, including college, high school, and even amateur leagues.
Q: Are there any resources available for coaches to improve their MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: Yes, there are numerous books, articles, videos, and workshops available that provide guidance and tips for coaches to improve their motivational speaking skills.
Q: Can players give motivational speeches to their teammates?
A: Absolutely! Teammates can inspire and motivate each other by delivering personal or team-focused speeches before a game. This can create a sense of camaraderie and mutual support within the team.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches help players overcome performance anxiety?
A: Motivational speeches can help alleviate performance anxiety by boosting confidence, providing mental strategies, and creating a positive mindset among players.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be tailored for individual players?
A: Yes, coaches and speakers can personalize their speeches to address the individual needs, strengths, and challenges of each player. This customization can enhance the impact of the speech.
Q: Are there any online resources where I can find MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: While specific pre-written speeches may not be widely available, you can find inspiration and tips from websites, blogs, and videos that discuss motivational speeches in sports.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be delivered in different languages?
A: Yes, depending on the diversity of the team, it is common for coaches and speakers to deliver motivational speeches in different languages to ensure all players can understand and connect with the message.
Q: What if a player misses the Pre Game Motivational Speech?
A: If a player misses the speech due to unavoidable circumstances, coaches or teammates can provide a brief summary or recap of the key points discussed to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be recorded and replayed?
A: Yes, some teams record motivational speeches to replay them before subsequent games or during times when the players need an extra boost of motivation.
Q: Are there any specific rituals or practices associated with MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: While it varies between teams, some players may have rituals or practices they follow before listening to a motivational speech, such as gathering in a specific area, forming a huddle, or performing a team chant.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches cover topics beyond the game itself?
A: Yes, motivational speeches can touch on broader topics like resilience, dedication, teamwork, and personal growth, providing players with life lessons that extend beyond the baseball field.
Q: How can coaches gauge the effectiveness of MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: Coaches can assess the impact of their speeches by observing players' reactions, performance, and overall team dynamics. Feedback from players and their contributions to team discussions can also provide valuable insights.
Q: Are there any famous motivational speakers who specialize in MLB Baseball Pre Game Speeches?
A: While there may not be specific renowned speakers exclusively dedicated to MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches, there are motivational speakers with expertise in sports who can inspire baseball players.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be combined with other pre-game rituals or activities?
A: Absolutely! Many teams incorporate motivational speeches as part of a pre-game routine that includes warm-up exercises, stretching, team-building activities, and strategic discussions.
Q: Is it possible to hire professional motivational speakers for MLB Baseball Pre Game Speeches?
A: Yes, teams can hire professional motivational speakers who specialize in sports to deliver impactful and customized speeches before games. These speakers bring expertise and experience in motivating athletes.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be used for playoff games or important championships?
A: Yes, motivational speeches are particularly crucial during high-stakes games like playoffs or championships. They help players maintain focus, handle pressure, and perform at their best when it matters most.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be given to both pitchers and position players?
A: Yes, motivational speeches are not limited to specific positions. They are delivered to all players on the team, including pitchers, position players, and even bench players to ensure everyone is mentally prepared.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be delivered via video conference for away games?
A: In today's technologically advanced world, it is possible to deliver motivational speeches via video conference for away games when the team is not physically present. This ensures players receive the necessary motivation and guidance regardless of their location.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be given by former players or team legends?
A: Yes, many teams invite former players or team legends to deliver motivational speeches as they bring a sense of history, experience, and inspiration to the current players.
Q: Are there any specific guidelines or protocols for delivering MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: While there aren't strict guidelines, it is important for speakers to understand the team's culture, dynamics, and goals, and tailor their speeches accordingly. The speeches should be positive, impactful, and respectful.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches help players cope with injuries or setbacks?
A: Yes, motivational speeches can provide players with the mental strength and resilience to overcome injuries or setbacks. They can help players maintain a positive attitude, focus on recovery, and come back stronger.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be given by multiple speakers?
A: Yes, some teams opt to have multiple speakers deliver motivational speeches to offer different perspectives and insights. This can help create a diverse and inspiring message for the players.
Q: Are there any specific strategies for delivering effective MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: Some strategies for delivering effective speeches include using clear and concise language, using passionate and energetic delivery, maintaining eye contact with the players, and incorporating relevant anecdotes or stories.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be given in the presence of fans?
A: Generally, motivational speeches are given in private settings, such as the locker room or team meeting rooms, away from the presence of fans. This allows for a more intimate and focused environment for the players.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be given during rain delays or extended breaks?
A: Yes, if there is a rain delay or an extended break during a game, coaches may use that time to deliver a motivational speech to keep the players engaged, focused, and motivated.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be used as a strategy to intimidate the opposing team?
A: While the primary purpose of motivational speeches is to inspire and motivate one's own team, some coaches may incorporate elements to instill confidence and intimidate the opposing team indirectly. However, the intent should always remain positive and focused on one's own team's performance.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be given by players themselves?
A: Although it is more common for coaches or guest speakers to deliver motivational speeches, players can also take on the role of motivating their teammates by sharing personal experiences, offering words of encouragement, or addressing team goals.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be used to address specific game strategies or tactics?
A: While motivational speeches primarily focus on inspiring and motivating players, coaches may incorporate specific game strategies or tactics within the speech to reinforce the team's approach and objectives for the game.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be delivered in a casual or humorous tone?
A: While motivational speeches generally have a serious and passionate tone, some coaches or speakers may incorporate humor or lighthearted moments to help relax the players and create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.
Q: Are there any specific ethical guidelines for delivering MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches?
A: While there may not be specific ethical guidelines, it is important for speakers to uphold principles of fairness, respect, and positivity. Motivational speeches should inspire and motivate without resorting to negative tactics or personal attacks.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be given in different formats, such as videos or audio recordings?
A: Yes, modern technology allows for various formats of delivering motivational speeches, including pre-recorded video messages or audio recordings. This flexibility allows coaches to adapt to different circumstances and preferences.
Q: Can MLB Baseball Pre Game Motivational Speeches be given in languages other than English?
A: Absolutely! In multicultural teams or when playing against international opponents, motivational speeches can be delivered in different languages to ensure effective communication and understanding among all players.
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