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Hitting Quotes

On timing, power and knowing when to swing

These quotes come mostly from sport, where hitting is less about force and more about timing, whether that's a batter reading a pitch or a boxer holding back outside the ring. See our About page for more sporting reflections.

I don't like hitting people in the face.

Quotes by Zoe Bell

When I'm not hitting, I don't hit nobody. But, when I'm hitting, I hit anybody.

Quotes by Willie Mays

It's not hard. When I'm not hitting, I don't hit nobody. But when I'm hitting, I hit anybody.

Quotes by Willie Mays

Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing.

Quotes by Warren Spahn

About Quotes

I love hitting those big sixes.

Quotes by Vijay Shankar

Hitting is fifty percent above the shoulders.

Quotes by Ted Williams

Hitting is an art, but not an exact science.

Quotes by Rod Carew

Hitting is better than sex.

Quotes by Reggie Jackson

I vigorously deny hitting Ms. Sheridan.

Quotes by Marc Cherry

Above Quotes

Hitting Ali in the body or on the arms was like hitting a piece of cement.

Quotes by Ken Norton

There is hard hitting, but the hitting is not nearly as hard as it used to be.

Quotes by Jim Otto

As soon as the dirt is hitting the casket, it'll all be forgotten.

Quotes by Eric Bogosian

It's no secret that I'm a fan of hitting a lot of balls.

Quotes by Ellyse Perry

I'm now the hitting the instructor with the Cleveland Indians.

Quotes by Eddie Murray

Air Quotes

Eddie Haas talked a lot about not hitting the ball in the air.

Quotes by Dale Murphy

Hitting's the hardest thing to do in sports.

Quotes by Clayton Kershaw

Anybody's best pitch is the one the batters ain't hitting that day.

Quotes by Christy Mathewson

Hitting is not an exact science.

Quotes by Ben Zobrist

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the theme of the quotes on this Hitting page?
These quotes come mostly from sport, covering hitting as a matter of timing and control, whether in baseball, boxing, or cricket-style sixes.
Why do people search for quotes about hitting?
Fans and players alike often look for lines that capture the skill and restraint behind hitting, not just the impact itself, especially around timing and technique.
Is there a quote comparing hitting and pitching?
Yes, one quote sums it up neatly: hitting is timing, and pitching is upsetting that timing, a classic baseball framing of the duel between batter and pitcher.
Does any quote mention not wanting to hit someone?
One quote states plainly that the speaker doesn't like hitting people in the face, offering a rare note of restraint within a combat context.
Where can I find more sports-related quotes?
Our About page includes further reflections that touch on sport and effort.

There's real restraint in these lines too, a preference for not hitting anyone unless the moment calls for it. For related energy and momentum, browse our Air collection.