Welcome Bloggers,
There's nothing like the pressure of stepping up to the plate. So many scenarios pop in your head. Fast-ball or curve-ball, ball or strike, home-run or pop out. Don't let the preesure fool you. Step to the plate with the confidence and motivation you need to succeed. Trust me, you'll have nothing to worry about. But hey, who am I to coach you through the adrenaline of swinging the bat. Take it from these guys who I'm sure you look up to.
Here it is:
Quote #1
"Baseball is 50% from the neck up" - Ted Williams
Quote #2
"When they knock you down, you not only have to get up, but you have to make it clear that you won't be knocked down a second time." - Carl Yastrzemski
Quote #3
“Nobody ever said, "Work ball!" They say, "Play ball!" To me, that means having fun.” –Willie Stargell
Quote #4
“Well, there are three things that the average man thinks he can do better than anybody else. Build a fire, run a hotel and manage a baseball team.” -Rocky Bridges
Quote #5
"When I was a small boy in Kansas, a friend of mine and I went fishing. I told him I wanted to be a real Major League baseball player, a genuine professional like Honus Wagner. My friend said that he'd like to be President of the United States. Neither of us got our wish." - Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the USA
Quote #6
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby
Quote #7
“If you're not having fun in baseball, you miss the point of everything.” -Chris Chambliss
Quote #8
"Baseball is, I think, the greatest game in the world." - Babe Ruth
Quote #9
"Love the game of baseball and baseball will love you." - Babe Ruth
Quote #10
"Well, baseball was my whole life. Nothing's ever been as fun as baseball." - Mickey Mantle
Quote #11
"When we lost I couldn't sleep at night. When we win I can't sleep at night. But when you win, you wake up feeling better" -Joe Torre (Mets, Braves, Cardinals, Yankees Manager 1977 - 1984, 1990 to 2007, Dodgers Manager 2008-present)
Quote #12
"Give me five players like Robinson and a pitcher and I'll beat any nine-man team in baseball." - Manager Charlie Dressen on Jackie Robinson
Quote #13
"I am not concerned with being liked or disliked. I am concerned with being respected -Jackie Robinson (Dodgers Infielder 1947 - 1956)
Remember to remain focused on the diamond. Keep your eye on the ball no matter where you are on the field. Infielders get those gloves down in the dirt and charge the ball. Outfielders remember to call the ball and your first step should be backward on fly balls. Pitchers and catchers must communicate with each other and believe in your teammates. Most importantly guys remember to have fun. Now get out there and PLAY BALL!!!!!!!
Anyone with motivational quotes of their own feel free to post them in your comments.