Quotes about Playing Baseball

I was acting when I was playing baseball. Votes: 4

Defense to me is the key to playing baseball. Votes: 4

I played Little League baseball, but I also played basketball. Basketball was my primary sport. When you play basketball seriously, a lot of times, through the summer season, you continue playing. So that replaced me playing baseball. Votes: 4

Defense to me is the key to playing baseball Votes: 3

I once tried playing baseball but I started crying. Votes: 3

I'm just enjoying playing baseball in the major leagues. Votes: 3

I like playing all sports, from football to soccer, and I love playing baseball. Votes: 3

A brilliant idea without action is like Mark McGwire playing baseball without a bat. Votes: 3

The first thing to know about playing baseball in Michigan is, Michigan's really cold. Votes: 3

Waking up every day and coming to the ballpark and playing baseball ... that's a good feeling. Votes: 3

I've been playing baseball since I was four. I've got baseball in my blood. I love baseball. Votes: 3

If you're playing baseball and thinking about managing, you're crazy. You'd be better off thinking about being an owner. Votes: 3

At Texas, I was a football player playing baseball. And the way I play I think I still am. Votes: 3

My dad was my coach in baseball and early on in basketball, so playing baseball was something we always did. Votes: 3

Ah wonder if anybody this side of the Atlantic has ever bought a baseball bat with playing baseball in mind. Votes: 3

As long as I'm around playing baseball, it doesn't matter where I am, as long as it's not with the Yankees. Votes: 3

I still dream about everything I achieved. I dream about my career, dream about playing baseball, meeting so many people, traveling so much. Votes: 3

I didn't fully realize it then, but that was the thing I was most trying to earn playing baseball. Not money. Not glory... Love. Votes: 3

Back in East St. Louis, tennis wasn't the real thing. If you weren't playing baseball, basketball, football, you were kind of on the outside. Votes: 3

Taking the GED and moving on to my dream of playing baseball was what I wanted to do, and my mom and dad supported me. Votes: 3

I wanted so badly to play in the park across the street because the kids were playing baseball and football but I had to record. Votes: 3

I was playing baseball, and I tripped over first base - I'm very clumsy - and I fell and broke my wrist. That was pretty painful. Votes: 3

I miss the guys, and I miss playing baseball. Just being able to swing the bat, or run, or dive for a ball, or slide into second. Votes: 3

I've been able to do what I love and what I'm passionate about my entire life. I made, you know, an insane amount of money playing baseball. Votes: 3

How can you not have fun going around the country playing baseball for a living? Being a baseball player is the next best thing to being a rock star. Votes: 3

We're just being ourselves and having fun playing baseball. The biggest thing is when people look at our team, they can see that we're having a lot of fun. Votes: 3

If I weren't playing baseball, I would be a radio or sports broadcaster. In college at South Carolina I did some stuff with the radio station and really liked it. Votes: 3

I started playing baseball and soccer. Those were my sports on the streets and in school when I was growing up. I didn't even start playing basketball until I was 14. Votes: 3

I started playing baseball and soccer. Those were my sports on the streets and in school when I was growing up. I didn't even start playing basketball until I was 14, Votes: 3

I've been playing baseball since I was 5 or 6 years old. I've been on a schedule, pretty much, since I was in eighth, ninth grade. I look forward to not doing that. Votes: 3

I've always been like that. I was a tomboy when I was a kid, so I was always playing baseball and basketball and football and stuff as a kid with the boys. Votes: 3

When you sign your name on the dotted line, it's more than just playing baseball. You have a responsibility to make good decisions and show people how things are supposed to be done. Votes: 3

There are no war stories. I ended up a bombardier, but I never got overseas. And it wasn't because I was playing baseball either. It was just a series of things that went on. Votes: 3

I could always throw the ball pretty well and I worked pretty hard at learning how to play the game. But I didn't consider it work as a kid, since I just loved playing baseball. Votes: 3

I loved playing baseball, and the only reason I played was to play professional baseball. I wanted that to be my career for a long time. I turned down multiple jobs and meetings because of it. Votes: 3

While I'm playing baseball, I'm still writing songs and having tapes sent to me. I'm sure I'll spend a lot of time in the whirlpool resting these tired bones, so I'll be thinking of music then. Votes: 3

There's nothing like Opening Day. There's nothing like the start of a new season. I started playing baseball when I was seven years old and quit playing when I was 40, so it's kind of in my blood. Votes: 3

I was a very good baseball and football player, but my father always told me I was much more interested in how I looked playing baseball or football than in actually playing. There's great truth in that. Votes: 3

I'm playing baseball because I love it, not because I need the money or attention. That is why I've been so dedicated. I've accomplished a lot of things no one ever thought I could, and I've done it from hard work. Votes: 3

Any teammate of mine that had a kid and a boy that was capable of playing baseball, I think I set a terrific example of 'Don't do this' and 'Don't do that.' And that's one of the things that I'm most proud of. Votes: 3

I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game. Votes: 3

I wonder why there is a designated hitter in baseball after all these years? As an experiment, it seemed like a swell enough idea, but you would think the novelty would have worn off by now and everyone would get back to playing baseball. Votes: 3

I think it's really important for this great state of baseball to reach out to people of all walks of life to make sure that the sport is inclusive. The best way to do it is to convince little kids how to--the beauty of playing baseball. Votes: 3

The greatest challenge I think is adjusting to not playing baseball. The reason for that is I had to come out of baseball and come into the business world, not being a college graduate, not being educated to come into the business world the way I should have. Votes: 3

I enjoy traveling and playing baseball.Other than that, the minor leagues are tough. The wear and tear on your body.. and it's tough to stay on a nutrition program because you can only eat what is within walking distance of the hotel and what the clubhouse provides. Votes: 3

My mum lives in Boston; she's famous for teaching wushu and t'ai chi. So from when I was young, my mum and aunt were like: 'You're training; you're not playing baseball or football.' Training every day was normal. Later, when I was almost a teenager, Bruce Lee became my idol. Votes: 3

When I was a little kid playing baseball, my manager called me Sleepy. And only a few people, who know me from way, way back, call me that still. I used to drift off and that's why they made me the catcher, so I wouldn't fall asleep. That gift I have still. Votes: 3

For a quarter of a century, I've been playing baseball for pay. It has been pretty good pay, most of the time. The work has been hard, but what of it? It's been risky. I've broken both my legs. I've sprained everything I've got between my ankles and my disposition. I've dislocated my joints and fractured my pride. Votes: 3

I wanted to play baseball! Votes: 2

I was born to play baseball. Votes: 2

I just want to play baseball. Votes: 2

I had an addiction to play baseball. Votes: 2

I grew up playing football and baseball. Votes: 2

No, I've never played baseball in my life. Votes: 2

It's a sensitive thing, playing major league baseball. Votes: 2

It was all I lived for, to play baseball. Votes: 2

I play to represent God, something bigger than baseball. Votes: 2

There's nothing to it. Baseball isn't that tough to play. Votes: 2

Baseball is a team sport played by individuals for themselves. Votes: 2

Baseball is played by all countries now, and softball, too. Votes: 2

I wasn't athletic. I played baseball, but I was terrible. Votes: 2

My dreams do not end with playing Major League Baseball. Votes: 2

I was a baseball fan myself, I wanted to play baseball. Votes: 2

I'm a sports-watcher. I played football and baseball, coached baseball. So I watch those things. Votes: 2

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. Votes: 2

Playing baseball for a living is like having a license to steal. Votes: 0

When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball Votes: 0

When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball. Votes: 0

Playing baseball was my dream, and no amount of money could sway my opinion. Votes: 0

I'm a very competitive person, whether it's school, baseball or even playing video games. Votes: 0

Playing baseball is not real life. It's a fantasy world... It's a dream come true. Votes: 0

Whenever I wasn't watching the planes, I was playing community baseball, football, or something like that. Votes: 0

I have always had fun playing the game of baseball because I loved it so much. Votes: 0

If you don't like the way the Atlanta Braves are playing then you don't like baseball. Votes: 0

When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch. Votes: 0

What I'd really like to give a try is cricket, because I grew up playing American baseball. Votes: 0

If I could even do that [playing] in a softball league, I would never miss anything about baseball. Votes: 0

There's a lot more to playing in the big leagues in New York than just the baseball part. Votes: 0

A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball. Votes: 0

If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose. Votes: 0

Every day and in every way, baseball gets fancier. A few more years and they'll be playing on oriental rugs. Votes: 0

Baseball is the best announcer game, the game that I first enjoyed playing, and the game I had a passion for. Votes: 0

I could have played another year, but I would have been playing for the money, and baseball deserves better than that. Votes: 0

In investing, just as in baseball, to put runs on the scoreboard, one must watch the playing field, not the scoreboard. Votes: 0

I grew up playing sports, football, basketball, baseball, everything, and acting was such a different environment and different world for me. Votes: 0

I was playing little league baseball when Bruce Jenner was winning the gold but I don't think I was really paying attention at that time. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Finally, for all of us but a lucky few, the dream of playing big-time baseball is relinquished so we can get on with grown-up things. Votes: 0

Confidence allows you to progress in something you're attempting to accomplish, whether it's playing basketball or baseball or whether it's trying to succeed in business. Votes: 0

I really feel like I haven't had a job. Playing [baseball] and then doing television. I watched my mom clean houses and stuff, so that's work. Votes: 0

I've been watching American baseball on television for a long time, but it was only in recent years that, realistically, I've been thinking about playing here. Votes: 0

I always wanted to do a baseball book; I love baseball. The problem is that a very large part of my following is in non-baseball playing countries. Votes: 0

Back in my day, we didn't think about money as much. We enjoyed playing the game. We loved baseball. I didn't think about anybody else but the Cardinals. Votes: 0

If someone from Germany or somewhere, who had no idea what baseball was, saw Kruk play, he'd wonder what the beer truck driver was doing playing first base. Votes: 0

The game of baseball is better when the Dodgers are playing well, just like when the Yankees are playing well, or the Cubs, the Phillies, the big-name teams. Votes: 0

I'm just a big boy, I'm still just playing cowboys and Indians and astronaut and baseball player and all that stuff that I used to play as a kid. Votes: 0