Every great batter works on the theory that the pitcher is more afraid of him than he is of the pitcher.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Pitching is the art of instilling fear.
A pitcher has to look at the hitter as his mortal enemy.
Most pitchers fear losing their fastball, but since I don't have one, I have nothing to fear but fear itself.
A pitcher will never be a big winner until he hates hitters.
Pitchers really don't deal with the managers a whole lot. When we come in the clubhouse, we see him, we say, 'Hey.' That's really it.
As a catcher, you can't be afraid. You gotta make fast decisions.
I don't like to sound egotistical, but every time I stepped up to the plate with a bat in my hands, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the pitcher.
Pitchers are smart. They know they are much better off if they mix things up and keep you off-balance.
Most pitchers are too smart to manage.
Baseball skills schizophrenically encompass a pitcher's, a batter's and a fielder's.