Nicholas Sparks Quotes

I was the worst hitter ever. I never even broke a bat until last year when I was backing out of the garage.

Not only was I not the best catcher in the Major Leagues, I wasn't even the best catcher on my street!

The Yankees are my team.

And I laugh at myself when I screw things up, which happens all the time.

I would like to own the Red Sox.

I enjoyed playing the other sports. I just sucked at them.

We are all really working hard to improve our batting.

I'd be an absolutely appalling detective... Appalling.

I grew up an Angels fan.

I played baseball. I kind of sucked at that. They used to call me 'The Buntmaster' because my coach never wanted me to swing.

I have always loved and appreciated the Giants organization, my Giants teammates, and the fans of San Francisco.

In the movies, I never lost a fight. In baseball, I hardly ever won one.

I couldn't hit a home run to save my life, and I was a sucker for the curveball.

All I can say is, I will put my heart and soul into helping the Red Sox win.

me giving my mom romantic advice is kind of like a goldfish giving a snail advice on how to fly.” -Will Grayson (pg. 66)

I struck out with two men on base. I was so angry, so frustrated, I turned and without even thinking about it, snapped my bat over my thigh. The bat split right in half. Afterward, reporters asked me if it was the first time I'd ever broken a bat over my thigh. "I broke an aluminum bat over my knee in college," I said. (I was just kidding).

They've said I want to direct pictures. I couldn't direct traffic.

Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for U.S. Steel.

I obviously wanted to play for the Kansas City Royals. (Laughter) I also knew that was far-fetched. The truth is I don't really know what I wanted to do.

I tried to think of a witty play on Every picture tells a thousand words, but then the whole word/picture thing collapsed on me.

We've got to learn how to stay out of triple plays.

Baseball is a kind of collective chess with arms and legs in full play under sunlight.

The Chicago Cubs are like Rush Street-a lot of singles, but no action.

My negotiation skills are are on par with George Bush's reading ability. And just like Dubya, every time I've tried to put forth an effort, I am reminded that my only true strength lies in drinking.

I never pray on a golf course. Actually, the Lord answers my prayers everywhere except on the course.