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 ZITOI can count my friends on one hand.
More Barry Zito Quotes
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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.
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It’s not like I’m some kind of veteran and there is this huge age gap. I identify with them more off the field.
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I can count my friends on one hand.
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I was this 5-7 pudgy kid in high school… I wasn’t a popular kid. I was an outcast.
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I need to have perspective. That’s one of the big things former players told me, to not try to live up to anything, just live up to yourself.
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I refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has no interests, really, no life, no depth, no intelligence.
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The outfield is solid, so is the catching and the infield.
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I view my pitching on how confident I was out there, period. And if I lose that confidence, I can become a prisoner of my own mind.
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I’m OK being the veteran, but I’m still just a kid.
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I do look forward to keeping in touch with the guys because we’ll always be connected in people’s minds.
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I think in the bullpen you can tell during your warmups, if you have a good feel for it. But anything can happen once you get into a game. Sometimes you just wind up throwing it better than ever before one day without knowing why.
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I hadn’t focused on mechanics since I signed professionally.
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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.
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The only person who ever stops me from achieving something is me.
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I can relate to anyone. I can hang out with stoners, skaters, surfers, stockbrokers, lawyers, athletes, rappers. I feel I can hang out with any group of people and find common ground to talk with them.
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