David Cone

“I enjoyed the big moments, the high-pressure situations. That’s when you find out what you’re made of.”

“Analytics are a tool, not the whole toolbox. You still have to watch the game.”

“I always felt like I was a grinder, a guy that was going to have to work harder than everybody else to be successful.”

“Every pitch has a purpose. You can't just throw it up there.”

“I never really felt like I was a power pitcher. I was a guy who had to use my head and change speeds.”

“I loved the chess match between the pitcher and the hitter.”

“There's a lot of pressure, but that's what you play for.”

“You learn from your mistakes. You have to.”

“You can't be afraid to fail. That's how you get better.”

“Being a part of those Yankees teams was something special. We expected to win every single day.”

“The relationship with your catcher is probably the most important one on the field.”

“The mental side of the game is just as important as the physical side.”

“The game has a way of humbling you.”

“In a perfect game, you're just in the zone. Everything clicks.”