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Barry Zito
American
Athlete
About the author
I hadn't focused on mechanics since I signed professionally.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
I do look forward to keeping in touch with the guys, because we'll always be connected in people's minds.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
#People
I just write mechanical things.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
I think in the bullpen you can tell during your warmups, if you have a good feel for it. But anything can happen once you get into a game. Sometimes you just wind up throwing it better than ever before one day without knowing why.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
#Day
#Wind
I'm OK being the veteran, but I'm still just a kid.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
#Being
It's not like I'm some kind of veteran and there is this huge age gap. I identify with them more off the field. I need to set an example, which is great, and I look forward to doing just that.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
#Age
#Example
Meyer and I have a bit in common because we're both left-handed. I think it's great that he seeks out that advice because he's not too cool or too uncomfortable to ask for it.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
#Advice
Some people pray to a totem pole, some people pray to a sun, some people pray to a god. It all works for them. It all comes back to what you think.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
#God
#People
#Sun
The outfield is solid, so is the catching and the infield.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
Big league defense is going to get outs most times.
Barry Zito,
American
Athlete
#Defense