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

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'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

My job is to give my team a chance to win.

- Nolan Ryan

It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy.

- 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.

- 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…

- 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…

- Nolan Ryan