I could throw pretty hard. I might strike out 16 guys, but I might walk 10. I mean, I was wild. Bruce Sutter guyhardpretty Change image and share on social
When I played, I never needed the spotlight, nor did I want it. I simply wanted to play baseball and be respected by my teammates and the opposing players. Bruce Sutter baseballneedoppose Change image and share on social
I was short with my fastball and breaking ball. Bruce Sutter ballbreakfastball Change image and share on social
I feel like a pioneer with the split-fingered fastball. I was the first one to really throw it pretty much 100 percent of the time. It was a pitch that I had to have. If I didn't have it, I wouldn't have been in the big leagues. Bruce Sutter bigfastballfeel share on social
My first year in the big leagues, I made $17,000. It was easy to go out and get another $17,000 relief pitcher. I never worried about innings or pitches. I just pitched. Bruce Sutter 000bigeasy Change image and share on social
Pitchers are going to break. You can limit their pitches and limit their innings, and they're still going to blow out. Pitching is hard on the arm. Bruce Sutter armblowbreak Change image and share on social
I'm certainly thankful for what the Cubs did for me. I respect their organization. It's the same way with the Atlanta Braves, an awfully fine organization. I respect everybody who's down there, and that's still where I live today. But the Cardinals represent the best years of my career. Bruce Sutter atlantabravecardinal share on social
Young pitchers don't throw enough in the minor leagues, and when they get to the majors, they don't have the stamina; their arms haven't been built up. Bruce Sutter armbuildleague Change image and share on social