And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what it took to be a major league pitcher and to be a starting pitcher.
You've got to realize that in any competition there is always a winner and loser. When it turns out that you're the loser on a given day, you can be … - Nolan Ryan
You've got to realize that in any competition there is always a winner and loser. When it turns out that you're the loser on a given day, you can be …
- Nolan Ryan
A successful pitcher keeps the leadoff hitter from reaching first base and puts the first pitch over for a strike - the two most important rules of … - Nolan Ryan
A successful pitcher keeps the leadoff hitter from reaching first base and puts the first pitch over for a strike - the two most important rules of …
I grew up with the thought that I wanted to treat people the way I'd like to be treated, and I think if you do that, it's pretty hard to go wrong. - Nolan Ryan
I grew up with the thought that I wanted to treat people the way I'd like to be treated, and I think if you do that, it's pretty hard to go wrong.
My job is to give my team a chance to win. - Nolan Ryan
My job is to give my team a chance to win.
I've got a different perception now and it's really enjoyable to be at this point in your life and be able to watch this. - Nolan Ryan
I've got a different perception now and it's really enjoyable to be at this point in your life and be able to watch this.
It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy. - Nolan Ryan
It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy.
Maintaining concentration depends on what I call tunnel vision; nothing else in the world exists but the catcher's target, the hitter and my perfect… - Nolan Ryan
Maintaining concentration depends on what I call tunnel vision; nothing else in the world exists but the catcher's target, the hitter and my perfect…
Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent. - Nolan Ryan
Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.
One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach do… - Nolan Ryan
One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach do…
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