It is not something I earned or acquired or bought (the ability to pitch). It is a gift. It is something that was given to me - just like the color of my skin.

It is not something I earned or acquired or bought (the ability to pitch). It is a gift. It is something that was given to me - just like the color of my skin.

Believe me, I would much rather get three outs on three pitches than three outs on nine pitches, because that's going to make me that much stronger at the end of the game. My pitching philosophy is simpe. I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men.

When I gave up a grand slam to Pete LaCock, I knew it was time to quit.

My pitching philosophy is simple. I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men.

Rules or no rules, pitchers are going to throw spitters. It's a matter of survival.

A curve ball is not something you can pick up overnight. It took me years to perfect mine.