Ted Williams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ted Williams.

Ted Williams (1918-2002) was an American professional baseball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport. Born in San Diego, California, he showed exceptional talent from a young age and honed his baseball skills while playing for various local teams.

Williams made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 1939 as an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox and quickly established himself as a formidable presence at the plate. Known for his exceptional batting eye and powerful swing, he dominated the league throughout his career. Williams, nicknamed "The Splendid Splinter," was a two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) and a seventeen-time All-Star.

His career was somewhat interrupted by military service during World War II and the Korean War, where he served as a Marine fighter pilot. Despite years away from the game, Williams continued to display his extraordinary skills upon his return. He was known for his exceptional ability to hit for both power and average, and he remains the last MLB player to have finished a season with a batting average above .400 (.406 in 1941).

In addition to his hitting prowess, Williams was revered for his intense dedication to the craft of hitting, often studying the mechanics and mental aspects of the game. He retired in 1960 with numerous records and distinctions to his name and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. Ted Williams' legacy and impact on the sport continue to be celebrated by baseball enthusiasts and professionals to this day.