Scott Kazmir
Scott Kazmir
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Scott Edward Kazmir is the full name of this American professional baseball pitcher.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: August 24, 1984 (Age 38)
Deceased: N/A (Still Active)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession: Professional Baseball Pitcher
Early Life and Background
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Scott Kazmir was born in Houston, Texas. He initially gained recognition for his exceptional pitching skills while attending Cypress Creek High School.
Major Accomplishments
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Kazmir's career is marked by various notable achievements:
MLB Debut: Kazmir made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on June 23, 2004.
Top Prospect: He was ranked as one of the top prospects in baseball according to Baseball America and ESPN in 2003-2005.
Strikeout Leader: In 2007, Kazmir led the American League with a 11.7 strikeout per nine innings ratio.Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works and actions of Scott Kazmir include:
Cy Young Award Winner: Kazmir won the AL Cy Young Award in 2004.
* World Series Appearance: He was part of the Tampa Bay Rays team that reached the 2008 World Series.
Impact and Legacy
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Scott Kazmir's impressive career has left a lasting impact on the baseball world. His exceptional pitching skills and determination have inspired countless players and fans alike.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Kazmir is widely recognized for his remarkable achievements in professional baseball, including winning the AL Cy Young Award and being part of the 2008 World Series team.
Quotes by Scott Kazmir
Nobody taught me my slider. I mean, if you look at my grip, I don't think anyone has the same grip as I do. It's a separate grip. I hold it kind of weird and everything. When I started throwing it, I just wanted to start throwing something different and came up with that. I turned it a little bit.
I try to listen to people, coaches and other pitchers, and see what they do and how they try to do it. Then I try to find a way that's comfortable for me.
I wouldn't take anything away from Tampa Bay. We're in one of the toughest divisions there is.
This is a dream for me, it really is, to be the leader of a staff going into the season.
I just keep my game plan the same and try to just go out there and be efficient and attack the strike zone.
Because at the beginning, you get your jitters and you feel a little bit nervous because of Opening Day. You never know. You're not always going to face the No. 1 starter on the opposing team. It's not always the same. So it does feel like it's the same as last year pretty much -- like it's just going every five days and facing the hitters. You're facing the hitters, not the pitchers you're going up against.
In the beginning of the game, I had trouble with the feel on my slider. I was hanging a lot of them and I couldn't get it down. There were a couple of pitches I wish I had back.
In the beginning of the game I was having trouble getting the feel of my slider. A couple of pitches I wish I had back. I was thinking about too much instead of throwing it.