Bottom line is, you have to pitch. You want timely hits.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that in sports, the most important thing is to play well and make good plays at the right time. It's not enough to just show up - you have to put in the effort and make the plays that help your team win. The key is to be ready to contribute when the team needs you the most.
About Bobby Bonilla
Bobby Bonilla had an impressive baseball career, playing third base and outfield for several MLB teams from 1986 to 2001. He was known for his powerful hitting, earning 4 All-Star selections, 3 Silver Slugger Awards, and being a top MVP candidate with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite a lucrative contract with the New York Mets, he struggled to live up to expectations, but still managed to win a World Series with the Florida Marlins.
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The ability to communicate with everybody, regardless of who are you are, is a great thing.
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I don’t have a no-trade clause. I figure someone is going to pick me up.
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We spent a lot of money on some players.
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I’m pretty much the one that goes to the mound.
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I might say something in Spanish; it all depends on how I’m feeling, what the situation is.
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We’ve got a lot of pressure going. This is for my Latin counterpart.
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I’s taken me a great deal to get here. I don’t plan on missing anything.
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