Famous quote by Babe Ruth

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All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it. I get back to the dugout and they ask me what it was I hit and I tel
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"All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it. I get back to the dugout and they ask me what it was I hit and I tell them I don't know except it looked good"

- Babe Ruth

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This quote by Babe Ruth is a testament to his confidence and skill as a baseball player. He is telling his colleagues to choose an excellent pitch and struck it with self-confidence. He is not concerned with the specifics of the pitch, he feels in one's bones that if he swings at it, he will make contact. This quote talks to Babe Ruth's capability to trust his impulses and his ability as a hitter. He is not concerned with the technical aspects of the game, he just knows that if he swings at an excellent pitch, he will make contact. This quote likewise speaks to Babe Ruth's humility. He is not interested in the information of the pitch, he feels in one's bones that if he swings at it, he will make contact. He is not attempting to flaunt or boast about his skill, he is merely informing his teammates to trust their instincts and choose a good pitch. This quote is a terrific example of Babe Ruth's confidence and humility as a player.

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Babe Ruth This quote is written / told by Babe Ruth between February 6, 1895 and August 16, 1948. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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