In baseball, my theory is to strive for consistency, not to worry about the numbers. If you dwell on statistics you get shortsighted; if you aim for consistency, the numbers will be there at the end.

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"I’m a huge advocate of pitching. You have to have good pitching as the solid core, the foundation. It keeps you in every game."

- Tom Seaver

Belief

"Pitch within yourself."

- Tom Seaver

Self-awareness

"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate dont move."

- Tom Seaver

Courage

"Basically, hitters fall into a pattern, and once you know what they like, you can set them up for the putout with something else."

- Tom Seaver

Insight

"There is no set numerical value you can put on a pitcher. They’re all different"

- Tom Seaver

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- Alexander Graham Bell

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"The successful warrior is the average man with laser-like focus."

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- Henry Ford

Focus

"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. Let this Tuesday be a day of focus."

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"If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can."

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