Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by The Smetz Files
The Super Bowl marks the unofficial beginning of baseball season. At least in our house!
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We are huge baseball fans. From our kids’ youth teams to the college game and the MLB, we always have a game we’re following.
Get ready for ‘America’s game’ and our family’s favorite sport with these famous baseball quotes I curated:
Hard Work
You just have to want it more than anyone else.
Mike Trout
There is never any substitute for hard work.
Derek jeter
It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.
Babe Ruth
We talk with our kids a lot about the value of hard work and establishing a strong ethic early. These quotes from legendary athletes are helpful to remind them it may look easy, but it takes a lot of dedication to realize your dreams. This is true for your goals on and off the field.
Berra-isms
We named one of our German Shepherds Berra, after the great Yankees catcher, Yogi Berra. His on field play was legendary, but so are some of his famous quotes. Here are three I love.
It ain’t over til it’s over.
Yogi Berra
How can you think and hit at the same time?
Yogi Berra
Baseball is 90% mental and the other half physical.
Yogi Berra
Silver Screen
When we’re not watching or following game, often we find time to watch old sports movies. Of course, my kids can quote The Sandlot almost verbatim as this point! And we’ve seen A League of Their Own more than a few times, too!
Here are three quotes from baseball movies:
Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.
The Sandlot
There’s no crying in baseball.
A League of Their Own
JUUUUST a bit outside.
Major League
A Love of the Game
Baseball is an intellectual, nuanced game. One that many simply fall in love with. Here are some quotes that capture the essence of that deep devotion.
Baseball was, is, and always will be the best game in the world to me.
Babe Ruth
How can you not be romantic about baseball?
Moneyball
Baseball is like church. Many attend, but few understand.
Leo Ernest Durocher
There are only two seasons: winter and baseball.
Bill Veeck, Jr.
Legendary Advice
To wrap up this post on baseball quotes I love, let’s look at some of what the legends had to say about the game they played so well.
Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.
Ted Williams
Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.
Babe Ruth
Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.
Babe Ruth
About the only problem with success is that it does not teach you how to deal with failure.
Tommy Lasorda
My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly, or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.
Hank aaron
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
There are so many great lessons sports and baseball teaches us about life. Which of these quotes is your favorite?
