A young ballplayer looks on his first spring training trip as a stage struck young woman regards the theater.

- Christy Mathewson

I always tried to learn about the hitters. Anytime someone got a hit off me, I made a mental note of the pitch. He'd never see that one again.

- Christy Mathewson

Anybody's best pitch is the one the batters ain't hitting that day.

- Christy Mathewson

No man can have a 'yellow streak' and last. He must pay much attention to his nerves or temperament. He must hide every flaw.

- Christy Mathewson

A boy cannot begin playing ball too early. I might almost say that while he is still creeping on all fours he should have a bouncing rubber ball.

- Christy Mathewson

A pitcher is not a ballplayer.

- Christy Mathewson

You must have an alibi to show why you lost. If you haven't one, you must fake one. You self confidence must be maintained.

- Christy Mathewson

I owe everything I have to them when I'm out there on the mound. But I owe the fans nothing and they owe me nothing when I am not pitching.

- Christy Mathewson

I am not a veteran environmentalist. I don't live in a house made of recycled tires, I've never handcuffed myself to a tree, and I don't grow my own …

- Christy Mathewson