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Pitching is the art of instilling fear, making the man flinch by making him look for the wrong pitch. You're trying to control his instincts. But if your control is suspect like Ryan's is, and the thought of being hit is in the batter's mind, you'll go a long way.

— Sandy Koufax

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A guy who throws what he intends to throw—that's the definition of a good pitcher.

The only time I really try for a strikeout is when I'm in a jam.

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