Barry Zito Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has no interests, really, no life, no depth, no intelligence.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The outfield is solid, so is the catching and the infield.”

“I hadn't focused on mechanics since I signed professionally.”

“Big league defense is going to get outs most times.”

“I do look forward to keeping in touch with the guys, because we'll always be connected in people's minds.”

“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. I need to set an example, which is great, and I look forward to doing just that.”

“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.”