125 Quotes by Mariano Rivera

I am convinced that being fully committed to the moment, without any worries about the past or projections into the future, is the best attribute a closer can have. You wonder why the shelf life of so many short relievers is, well, so short? Why guys can be unhittable for a year or two and then disappear? It's because it takes a ton of concentration, and self-belief, to stay in the moment in this way and not let the highs and lows mess with your psyche.

I see the hitter when he's moved in the box, like when he's moved closer to the plate or changed his stance. I see when the batter has moved his feet, and then I make my own adjustment.

My father was strict and always taught me, no matter who it is, everybody is an uncle. To me, everybody was someone I respect like family. I grew up with that.

God is good for everybody. The sun shines on good people and bad people, and it rains on both, too. God doesn't choose rain only for bad people.

I don't wait for people to give me respect. I always give them respect.

I have nothing to ask for, thanks to God. Everything I have, God has given me.

You can't second-guess baseball. You can't second-guess yourself.

Don't worry about what the people say; be yourself, say what you want to say WITH respect.

I'm a simple guy, you know? If I do something, it's not going to be, 'Look at this, look at that.' It just happens.