20+ Stan Musial Quotes On Music, Baseball And Death

Stan Musial was an American baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1941 to 1963. He was a three-time MVP, a 24-time All-Star, and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was known as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, with a .331 career batting average. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Stan Musial on music, leadership, baseball.

Used to be bats had thick handles and a big barrel. Then they found it's not the size of the bat that gets home runs - it's the speed with which you can swing it. — Stan Musial

The key to hitting for high average is to relax, concentrate, and don't hit the fly ball to center field. — Stan Musial

The one unbreakable rule about hitting is this: if a batter hits well with his own particular stance and swing, think twice - or more - before suggesting a change. — Stan Musial

I never realized that batting a little ball around could cause so much commotion. I now know how (Charles) Lindbergh must have felt when he returned from St. Louis. — Stan Musial

What made me sign with the Cardinals? Because they used salesmanship, the personal touch. — Stan Musial

Always wanted to be a Major League player. Loved baseball. Followed it. Loved to play. Plus, I could always hit. — Stan Musial

A lot of hitters stay away from the plate, some are close up, some are forward, some are back. The thing about hitting is this: You have to know the strike zone. That's the most important thing. Hit strikes and put the bat on the ball. — Stan Musial

I think I had the smallest handle around. When I got my bats, I even trimmed them down. I used to scrape them. Some years later when I started getting older, I used to start with a 33 and in the summer it got down to 31 and then probably in September got down to 30. — Stan Musial

I started to crouch because that way I could guard the plate better, and I always wanted to hit .300 in the big leagues. — Stan Musial

I'm a musician. I play harmonica for relaxation. A good way to relax and entertain people. An excellent way to have fun. — Stan Musial

I learned to hit with a broomstick and a ball of tape and I could always get that bat on the ball. — Stan Musial

Back in my day, we didn't think about money as much. We enjoyed playing the game. We loved baseball. I didn't think about anybody else but the Cardinals. — Stan Musial

Get eight hours of sleep regularly. Keep your weight down, run a mile a day. — Stan Musial

There was never a day when I was as good as Joe DiMaggio at his best. Joe was the best, the very best I ever saw. — Stan Musial

Unless you give it all you've got, there isn't any sense in playing. — Stan Musial

There is no one correct way to bat, and so of course there is no one correct stance for it. — Stan Musial

I love to play this game of baseball. I love putting on the uniform. — Stan Musial

What I try to do is never to hurt anybody else and figure if I don't, then I'm not likely to get hurt myself. — Stan Musial

I consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider; then, I'd pick up the speed of the ball in the first thirty feet of its flight and knew how it would move once it had crossed the plate. — Stan Musial

It seemed like I always did some great hitting in Brooklyn. The field there was close to the stands. Every time I started walking to the plate, I could hear the fans say, 'Here comes that man again. Here comes that man.' — Stan Musial

Life Lessons by Stan Musial

1. Stan Musial's work ethic and dedication to the game of baseball serve as an example of how hard work and determination can lead to success.
2. His commitment to the team and his humility in the face of success demonstrate the importance of being a team player and staying humble.
3. His willingness to put in the extra effort and strive for excellence can serve as an example to all of us to strive for greatness.