Don Mattingly Quotes

Baseball Almanac is pleased to present an unprecedented collection of baseball related quotations spoken by Don Mattingly and about Don Mattingly.

"I like being close to the bats." - Don Mattingly
Don Mattingly Quotes

Quotes From & About Don Mattingly

Quotes From Don Mattingly

"His (Dwight Gooden) reputation preceded him before he got here." Source: Sports Illustrated (April 3, 1989)

"Has he (Rickey Henderson) ever been here (Spring Training) the first day? You have to say Rickey's consistent. That's what you want in a ballplayer - consistency." Source: Chicago Tribune (March 9, 1989)

"Honestly, at one time I though Babe Ruth was a cartoon character. I really did, I mean I wasn't born until 1961 and I grew up in Indiana."

"I like being close (moved his locker) to the bats." Source: The Major League Baseball Newsletter (September 1989)

"I'd like to say this was our worst game. Unfortunately, I can't." Source: Washington Post (August 28, 1989)

"The players get no respect around here. They (the Yankees) give you money, that's it, not respect. We get constantly dogged and players from other teams love to see that. That's why nobody wants to play here."

"This guy is working all week and he brings his son to this show, has to pay $2 to get in, maybe $5 for a picture and then $6 for an autograph. These guys have to think you're a real ass with your head down all the time signing."

Quotes About Don Mattingly

"A Humble Man of Grace and Dignity. A Captain Who Led by Example. Proud of the Pinstripes Tradition and Dedicated to the Pursuit of Excellence. A Yankee Forever." - Plaque in Monument Park

"I'm glad I don't have to face that guy every day. He (Don Mattingly) has that look that few hitters have. I don't know if it's his stance, his eyes or what, but you can tell he means business." - Dwight Gooden

Quotes From & About Don Mattingly



Don Mattingly was best known for his skill as a clutch hitter, but he also won nine Gold Glove Awards for his defensive prowess.

Did you know that Don Mattingly is one of the only New York Yankees to ever have his number retired by the franchise?

Don Mattingly's career was cut short by back injuries, but he was still able to lead the league in hits twice, doubles three times, runs batted in once, batting average once, slugging average once and fielding average seven times.

     

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