67 Quotes by Nolan Ryan

And I’m a believer that you take a negative and turn it into a positive, and as it turned out, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. And so I do appreciate the Ranger staff and the Ranger organization for giving me that opportunity.

A successful pitcher keeps the leadoff hitter from reaching first base and puts the first pitch over for a strike – the two most important rules of pitching.

I guess that’s what Little League is all about – trying.

Put the right pitching mechanics together with good health, and there’s nothing surprising about lasting a long time.

I can’t imagine Joe DiMaggio was a better all-around player than Dale Murphy.

When I got traded to the California Angels, I really wasn’t that excited about going to the Angels because it meant changing leagues and also a whole new set of teammates. But shortly after I got there I realized that it was one of the best things that ever happened to me.

I’ve got a different perception now and it’s really enjoyable to be at this point in your life and be able to watch this.

And that’s what makes this a great game, is the support and the commitment that the fans give the game.

Maintaining concentration depends on what I call tunnel vision; nothing else in the world exists but the catcher’s target, the hitter and my perfect delivery.