Quote by Yogi Berra

I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?

I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the

Summary

In this quote, the speaker adopts a lighthearted perspective towards their performance in hitting. They humorously displace the blame from themselves to the bat when they are not performing well. By attributing the fault to the equipment, the individual protects themselves from getting frustrated or angry with their own abilities. Ultimately, this mindset allows them to maintain self-confidence and a positive mindset instead of dwelling on their perceived shortcomings.

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