1. “Every pitch is a new challenge. Be relentless.”
2. “In the heat of battle, I thrive.”
3. “Intensity isn’t a choice; it’s a way of life.”
4. “My comfort zone is the strike zone.”
5. “You think you can hit the fastball? Prove it.”
6. “Every batter is a new puzzle to be solved.”
7. “Consistency: it starts with preparation and ends with execution.”
8. “Finding the edge is what gives me the edge.”
9. “Control the mound, control the game.”
10. “No hitter? Just another day in the office.”
11. “Cy Young? Just a trophy. My real reward is my work ethic.”
12. “I pitch like it’s my last chance, every game.”
13. “This blue eye sees the batter’s soul; the brown one sees his weaknesses.”
14. “Sweat, grit, and fire—my triple play.”
15. “A complete game is more than nine innings; it’s total domination.”
16. “In every duel, I’m the sheriff and the batter’s the bandit.”
17. “When the stakes rise, so does my heat.”
18. “Strikeouts are my resistance to adversity.”
19. “A batter’s fear fuels my fastball.”
20. “Having different-colored eyes lets me see the game in color.”
21. “Never let a batter see the same pitch twice in an at-bat.”
22. “Success isn’t magic; it’s the result of countless hours in the bullpen.”
23. “Adaptation on the mound is the mark of a true ace.”
24. “Pressure is just another opponent I intend to strike out.”
25. “My glove holds more than a baseball; it holds my dreams.”
26. “The lineup card is my battlefield strategy.”
27. “Gameday is the ultimate test of my preparation.”
28. “Each start is another opportunity to enhance my legacy.”
29. “Adversity on the mound only sharpens my resolve.”
30. “Winning is in the details, and I scrutinize everything.”
31. “Strong mechanics mean fewer mistakes. Fewer mistakes mean more wins.”
32. “Harnessing my aggression is like tuning a finely-strung instrument.”
33. “Pitching inside is an art; mastering it takes bravery.”
34. “Mound presence is about more than posture; it’s about aura.”
35. “Crafting a pitch is like painting a masterpiece—each throw is a brushstroke.”
36. “Facing me means you’re up against a strategist, not just a pitcher.”
37. “When I toe the rubber, I own the game.”
38. “Even in failure, there are lessons to propel you further.”
39. “My legacy will be built one strike at a time.”
40. “Heat, angle, command—mix them right and you get strikeouts.”
41. “There’s no room for doubt on the mound.”
42. “My enthusiasm for the game fuels my endurance.”
43. “Power and precision: the essential combo for a pitcher.”
44. “Game time is the only time I feel truly alive.”
45. “I don’t just throw; I strategize.”
46. “Catching fire on the mound? It’s the only way I pitch.”
47. “Each inning, each pitch, another step towards greatness.”
48. “The art of pitching is to keep hitters guessing and me in control.”
49. “The roar of the crowd only sharpens my concentration.”
50. “Through every win and loss, my passion for pitching never wanes.”
Inside the Mind of a Pitcher: Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw’s Clubhouse Chat
Location: Clubhouse at Dodger Stadium