119 Quotes by Jake Arrieta

My flexibility is probably my No. 1 asset. Obviously we need to have a strong shoulder, strong scapula, strong lats, and a durable elbow to have longevity as a pitcher, but being mobile in the hips and flexible in the hamstrings takes so much pressure and stress off of my arm.

When I do train heavy, it's typically one to two days a week, but the training I do just about on a daily basis is Pilates-based.

That's one of my focuses, is to increase my flexibility and strength and have greater range of motion.

The timeline is kind of coming to an end as far as leading up to free agency.

I care about the integrity of the game.

I wouldn't want to disappoint my family, my friends, my fans.

Just having two kids now, regardless of what happens in the field, they're there to receive you with open arms every night after every game.

Just know, especially when they were infants and toddlers, the thought these two children depend on us for everything in their lives 24/7. That's a pretty incredible responsibility.

As a kid, you put yourself in those positions. Bases loaded, two outs, you're at the plate. That's kind of the way I envision it as a kid playing whiffle ball or whatever the case was.