24+ Don Mattingly Quotes On Baseball, Hall Of Fame And Greet

Don Mattingly is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 14-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees as a first baseman. Mattingly is currently the manager of the Miami Marlins of MLB. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Don Mattingly on leadership, love, baseball.

Top 10 Don Mattingly Quotes

1. We all have the temptation to be backseat drivers when it comes to decisions that don't work out the way we want.
2. You never know who’s watching.
3. His reputation preceded him before he got here.
4. I have had many occasions this year where I questioned and second-guessed my decision in a game, but it comes down to learning from mistakes and being accountable for what you did right or did wrong.
5. I can't concern myself with what's going on with the club or what the media is writing. If you pay attention to those things, that's when you get yourself in trouble.
6. When I write a note, it sticks in my head differently.
7. What did I do to deserve this?
8. I'd like to say this was our worst game. Unfortunately, I can't.
9. I'm always writing at night - things I would change, things I would do differently. When I write a note, it sticks in my head differently.
10. Nobody can see into the future. Nobody knows what going to go on.

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Good teams I played on... just the tone that they play with, the energy they play with, how they go about it. When you get it going the right way, you get everyone going in the same direction and it's a powerful thing. — Don Mattingly

The players get no respect around here. They 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. — Don Mattingly

I don't know what to say other than you're really honored another team is looking at you. — Don Mattingly

I definitely want to manage. I just don't think it's the time right now. — Don Mattingly

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. — Don Mattingly

I like being close to the bats. — Don Mattingly

If you don't second-guess yourself, then you are not trying to get better. — Don Mattingly

I've wanted to manage a long time and I've been moving in that direction. — Don Mattingly

Managers have people second-guessing them all the time. — Don Mattingly

Baseball's still a game. I don't want it to be work. I want it to be a game. — Don Mattingly

Don Mattingly Famous Quotes And Sayings

When I gave up me, I became more. I became a captain, a leader, a better person and I came to understand that life is a team game...And you know what?...I've found most people aren't team players. They don't realize that life is the only game in town. Someone should tell them. It has made all the difference in the world to me. — Don Mattingly

I'm not afraid of criticism or what somebody may think. — Don Mattingly

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. — Don Mattingly

I want to be on the field. It's a better place to talk to the guys. It's a relaxed atmosphere. You want to make sure you know what's going on, not just with the hitters. — Don Mattingly

Life Lessons by Don Mattingly

1. Don Mattingly's work ethic and dedication to excellence is an example of the importance of hard work and perseverance.
2. His ability to stay focused and motivated despite setbacks and adversity is a reminder of the importance of resilience and a positive attitude.
3. His commitment to team work and leadership demonstrates the power of collaboration and the importance of being a leader on and off the field.