Jim Bouton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jim Bouton.

Jim Bouton was a professional baseball player and author, born on March 8, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey. He played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, Houston Astros, and Atlanta Braves. Bouton gained fame for his controversial book, "Ball Four," published in 1970, which offered an insider's perspective on the world of baseball, revealing the behind-the-scenes stories and challenges faced by players. The book revolutionized sports literature and remains a classic in the genre. Bouton passed away on July 10, 2019, leaving behind a lasting legacy in both baseball and literature.

Baseball players are smarter than football players. How ofte

Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field?

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You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and

You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.

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