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Anybodys best pitch is the one the batters aint hitting that day
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"Anybody's best pitch is the one the batters ain't hitting that day"

- Christy Mathewson

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This quote by Christy Mathewson is a suggestion that the best pitch is the one that the batters are unable to hit. It is a reminder that no matter how great a pitcher's repertoire of pitches is, if the batters are able to strike them, then they are not the very best pitches. It is necessary for a pitcher to be able to change their pitches to the batters they are dealing with. A pitcher must have the ability to read the batters and change their pitches accordingly. This quote is a tip that the very best pitch is the one that the batters are not able to strike. It is a suggestion that a pitcher need to be able to change their pitches to the batters they are facing in order to be successful. It is a tip that no matter how excellent a pitcher's repertoire of pitches is, if the batters have the ability to strike them, then they are not the best pitches.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Christy Mathewson between August 12, 1880 and October 7, 1925. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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