10 QUOTES WITH «OUTFIELD»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
outfield.
I've won plenty of games by knowing when to take out my pitcher; whom to replace him with; or how to place my infield or outfield to defend properly against the opposing hitter.
I am a lefty, though I bat right-handed... When I was a kid I pitched, played first, outfield and shortstop as well. Now it's mainly softball with some friends.
The secret of my success was clean living and a fast outfield.
I'll win more games playing everyday in the outfield than I will pitching every fourth day.
The reason we had an all-black outfield in '51 is Don Mueller got hurt, so Hank Thompson was a legitimate replacement. So what? People talk about, 'You're the first to do this. You're the first to do that.' Don't dwell on race all the time.
Carl Yastrzemski was the best all-around player. He could run, throw and hit. He had the ability to play a number of different positions. He signed as a shortstop. He could play the outfield, of course, and third base and first, too. He was a tremendous athlete. Mickey Mantle was unbelievable, too.
One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms might be they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take outfield practice. Another reason is baseball has to compete with other sports now - basketball, football, soccer - for the better athletes that might have more skills and stronger arms.
Switching to the outfield was the best break I ever got.
When I was young, it was fun being in the locker room and shagging balls in the outfield in spring training. But I couldn't keep my attention on the games for more than 30 minutes. I would sit there with my Game Boy the whole game.
I was nicknamed Skeeter in Little League because I was small and fast, like a mosquito flying across the outfield.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OUTFIELD»
Discover the use of
outfield in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
outfield and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
"Outfield Menace" is the tale of Kurt, a fifteen-year-old baseball player, living in a small, 1950s, Indiana town.
Roger Bowman is a ten-year old foster child with big dreams. His biggest dream is to be part of a family, and he believes his wish will come true when his favorite team, the California Angels, clinches the pennant.
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The Redheaded
Outfield and Other Baseball Stories
There was Delaney's red-haired trio--Red Gilbat, left fielder; Reddy Clammer, right fielder, and Reddie Ray, center fielder, composing the most remarkable outfield ever developed in minor league baseball.
In the late 1800s, a baseball with strange powers belonging to their late father works wonders for three children and a travelling baseball team which must raise $10,000.
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Monster in the
Outfield
Gabby Gibbons and Dwight, the monster who lives in her closet, join the baseball team for the upcoming game in which the students battle the faculty.
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The Field Beyond the
Outfield
When Ludlow begins to play baseball to help combat his fears, he is placed so far out in the outfield that he becomes involved with an adjacent game in which a most astonishing thing happens.
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Going, Going ... Caught!: Baseball's Great
Outfield Catches ...
"Extensive research yields a wealth of information on these famous catches, including commentary by period sportswriters, players, and, often, the man who snagged the ball"--Provided by publisher.
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The cricket pitch and its
outfield
The first challenge is to grow grass on heavy clay that is compacted and denied water for days on end until it resembles a strip of concrete. This is then subjected to the pounding of rock-hard cricket balls and the wear of bat and boot.
Neil Melbourne Tainton, John Klug, 2002
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Insights from the
Outfield
Insights From The Outfield celebrates the humor and spirit of America's favorite pastime.
NAME YEARS IN ESTIMATED TEAM POSITION MAJORS SALARY Willie Mays
Giants outfie'd 12 $105,000 Hank Aaron Braves outfield 10 80,000 Frank
Robinson Reds outfield 8 70,000 Roberto Clemente Pirates outfield 9 68,000
Ernie ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OUTFIELD»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
outfield is used in the context of the following news items.
Vine star Nash Grier talks acting debut in The Outfield trailer
The 17-year-old stars in The Outfield, a coming-of-age story about a trio of high school varsity baseball stars struggling to figure out their futures ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
The Mets outfield cannot hit
The offensive issue is not up the middle, but rather in the outfield as the graph above clearly shows a disparity in center and left field. «Beyond the Box Score, Jul 15»
Tigers' JD Martinez underrated for defense in outfield
BOSTON – Opposing runners might think twice about trying to run on J.D. Martinez in the future, considering he entered Friday's game tied for ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
Mets promote outfield prospect Michael Conforto to MLB roster
The Mets promoted outfield propsect Michael Conforto from Double-A Binghamton to the major-league roster Friday. He took the roster spot of ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
Takeaways: Blue Jays in need of outfield help
Blue Jays could use outfield upgrade: It's obvious that the club has a need in the starting rotation, but another area the Blue Jays should look to ... «Sportsnet.ca, Jul 15»
MLB Trade Rumors: New York Mets Seeking Outfield Help?
The Mets big offseason acquisition, outfield Michael Cuddyer, is battling injuries and has been ineffective when on the field. With his future ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
Southend United manager Phil Brown: I want four new signings, 16 …
“We have 16 outfield players who I would consider to be in contention to start in League One and that's not enough,” said Brown. “I think it's ... «Echo, Jul 15»
Reds fan storms field, takes selfie video, jumps outfield wall during …
A 19-year-old from Noblesville, Ind., made a mad dash onto the field at Great American Ballpark on Wednesday during the Reds-Cubs game in ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Altherr making case for spot in Phillies outfield
Lately, Altherr has been a constant blip on the Phillies' radar, and he has been mentioned in the muddled outfield mix that could become ... «The Intelligencer, Jul 15»
Laureano creates a defensive edge in Bandits' outfield
“I don't think people appreciate enough what guys in the outfield do. He moves from left to center to right for us and in all three positions, ... «Quad City Times, Jul 15»
