“Researchers measure that the average major-league pitcher puts 40 pounds of pressure on his shoulder by cocking and releasing the baseball. Curious how much more the body could take, those same researchers tested cadavers. The shoulder broke apart at just beyond 40 pounds.” BodyMajorsBaseballPressureAverageShouldersCuriousBrokeLeaguePoundsTestedPitcherResearchersMajor LeagueCadavers Author:Tom Verducci
“I enjoyed hitting in the Major Leagues more than in the Minor Leagues. I didn't want to tell anybody it was easier, because I didn't want to sound cocky. But Major League pitchers had better control, and most of them were around the plate.” WantSoundEasierMajorsEnjoyedLeaguePlatesHittingMinorsPitcherCockyMajor League Author:Willie McCovey
“America overflows with specious "victims" demanding redress for spurious grievances. However, one genuinely oppressed minority is getting overdue relief. Beginning with spring training in Arizona and Florida, Major League Baseball, taking pity on traumatized pitchers, is directing umpires to enforce the strike zone.” AmericaMajorsSpringTrainingConceptsBaseballVictimStrikesPityDefinedLeagueReliefMinoritiesZoneFloridaOppressedPitcherUmpiresArizonaGrievanceOverflowMajor LeagueOverdueRedressMajor League BaseballSpring Training Author:George Will
“I'm anxious to face them (major league pitchers) all, but in reality I'm looking forward most to (Boston's) Pedro Martinez. He was with the major league team that came to Japan in 1996, just before he became a superstar. I'm anxious to see how much he's improved. And I'm anxious to see how much I've improved against him.” RealityFacesTeamMajorsLeagueJapanAnxiousLooking ForwardBostonPitcherSuperstarMajor League Author:Ichiro Suzuki
“I used to be hyper, throw crazy and not think about what I wanted to do with each pitch. Now I have a better understanding of what it is to be a major league pitcher.” ThinkingWantedUsedUnderstandingCrazyMajorsUsed To BeLeaguePitcherHyperMajor League Author:Johan Santana
“One time I was doing a speech to a group of kids, and just before I get there, I see this little kid crying. I found out they just lost a game, and he was the losing pitcher. I went over there, put my arm around him, and said, 'What are you crying for? When major league players lose, they don't cry.'” LittlesSaidKidsFoundGamesLostLosesPlayerGroupsCryArmsSpeechMajorsLosingLeagueOne TimeLittle KidPitcherMajor League Author:Tommy Lasorda