22+ Johan Santana Quotes On Baseball, Yankees And World

Johan Santana is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets from 2000 to 2012. He is a two-time Cy Young Award winner and is considered one of the best pitchers of his generation. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Johan Santana on baseball, life, yankees.

Top 10 Johan Santana Quotes

1. It's a great feeling for me just to put my uniform on and be part of my team.
2. I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
3. Being able to help, being able to go out there every five games, is definitely something I was waiting for.
4. It's good to be compared with Randy Johnson, and it's wonderful to be compared to all the best pitchers in the game.
5. When you hear from other players and they're telling you you're the best pitcher in baseball, that makes you feel really good.
6. My changeup looks like a fastball, but one goes straight and the other goes away from the righthanded hitter. Sometimes it cuts by itself, and I don't know where it's going.
7. I used to be hyper, throw crazy and not think about what I wanted to do with each pitch. Now I have a better understanding of what it is to be a major league pitcher.
8. I know what to do when they give me the ball. I know what to do to give this team a chance to win.
9. As a kid, I loved to play centerfield. I loved to make diving catches.
10. I don't feel my best right now, but at the same time, I'm not trying to find any excuses or anything.

Johan Santana Short Quotes

• I just go out there and do what I do and try and hit my spots.
• I have to drink a lot of fluids, try not to dehydrate, and keep stretching.
• Dreams can come true, but you have to go for it.
• To see all the fans getting into it, that's pretty special.
• I'm having fun and I'm not even trying to do much. Everything is coming together.
• I don't talk. I just let what I do talk for myself.

Johan Santana Famous Quotes And Sayings

We're proud of Venezuela and Venezuelan baseball. People in America don't realize it, but we've got 25, 30 million people here, and so many of us love baseball. This is a great place to look for talent. — Johan Santana

I knew that the Mets had never had a no-hitter. I never had one. This is very special. I knew this means a lot to New York. — Johan Santana

That no-hitter stuff was a long time ago; I don't think that has anything to do with it. I'm just going through a tough time. — Johan Santana

In the future, I want to be consistent from Day 1. We're still making adjustments. I still believe that I can be better. — Johan Santana

In order for you to win a game, a lot of things have to go right. Your team has to win. Your team has to perform. When you talk about striking out people or ERA, that's personal stuff and where you show people what kind of pitcher you are. — Johan Santana

I don't try for strikeouts, but batters just swing and miss. I'd exchange strikeouts for more innings. As a starter, my job is to go deep into the game. When you get strikeouts, you throw a lot of pitches and sometimes you come out early. — Johan Santana

Life Lessons by Johan Santana

1. Johan Santana's work ethic and dedication to the game of baseball is an inspiring example of what can be achieved with hard work and determination.
2. He also demonstrates the importance of having a strong support system and staying humble in the face of success.
3. His success shows that with the right attitude and dedication, anything is possible, no matter the circumstances.