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I was this 5-7 pudgy kid in high school… I wasn’t a popular kid. I was an outcast.

Barry Zito

I hadn’t focused on mechanics since I signed professionally.
BARRY ZITO

Focused Mechanic Professionally
The outfield is solid, so is the catching and the infield.
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Catching Outfielders Solid
I just write mechanical things.
BARRY ZITO

Writing
It would be great to just be able to ignore everything and pitch to a spot, to suppress the intellect and let the intuition take over.
BARRY ZITO

Able Intuition
I looked up to my father when I was 7 and 8. I believed it was my calling to be in the big leagues. I’d been raised by a family that always told me I could do anything I wanted.
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Calling Father League
When someone becomes successful or rich and famous, people perceive that person as being different. But I’m the same guy I’ve always been.
BARRY ZITO

Guy People Successful
Some people pray to a totem pole, some people pray to a sun, some people pray to a god. It all works for them. It all comes back to what you think.
BARRY ZITO

People Sports Thinking
We speak for the entire Giants organization when we say that there is no place in society for hatred and bullying against anyone.
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Bullying Gay Organization
Everyone focuses on the earthly state, but how cool might death be? I believe in spiritual rebirth, and I can’t wait to experience that.
BARRY ZITO

Believe Spiritual Waiting
I need to set an example, which is great, and I look forward to doing just that.
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Example Forward Great Look Need
I refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has no interests, really, no life, no depth, no intelligence.
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Depth Interest Refuse
I’m not trying to be cocky, but I set such a high standard for myself. I’m not happy when I pitch seven innings and give up two runs and get a win.
BARRY ZITO

Cocky Give Up Running
I’m so secure in myself I couldn’t care less what people think of me.
BARRY ZITO

Care People Thinking
Meyer and I have a bit in common because we’re both left-handed. I think it’s great that he seeks out that advice because he’s not too “cool” or too uncomfortable to ask for it.
BARRY ZITO

Advice Sports Thinking
When I’m doing well, it’s like I’m in a nice little ballet. Everything is going slow all around me. It’s very peaceful.
BARRY ZITO

Ballet Nice Peaceful
I think I’m aware of what goes on in my mind more than some guys, and for that reason I fight more battles.
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Fighting Guy Thinking

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