Top 16 Quotes & Sayings by Matt Holliday

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Matt Holliday.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Matthew Thomas Holliday is an American former professional baseball left fielder. He is the outfielding and hitting coach at Oklahoma State University. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2018 for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees. A World Series champion in 2011 with the Cardinals, Holliday, through prodigious hitting contributions, has played a key role in seven postseasons, including the Rockies' first-ever World Series appearance in 2007 and Cardinals' playoff success in the 2010s. His distinctions include a National League (NL) batting championship, the 2007 NL Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award, seven All-Star selections, and four Silver Slugger Awards. Other career accomplishments include 300 home runs, more than 2,000 hits, and batting over .300 eight times.

American - Athlete | Born: January 15, 1980

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I had some tough times. Now that I look back on it, I'm very grateful for those times. I know now that I needed them. But at the time you think, 'Man, I wish I could just get to the major leagues!'

Matt Holliday

We had a lot of adversity, but we found a way.

Matt Holliday

I think I forgot, more than I learned anything.

Matt Holliday

You have to look past the cool things and play the game. That's why you're here, to play the game.

Matt Holliday

I just go out every day and try to work hard.

Matt Holliday

I want to keep things simple and keep my energy focused on moving forward.

Matt Holliday

I'm not that big of a partier. I wasn't concerned about missing out on things in college.

Matt Holliday

I'm just enjoying playing baseball in the major leagues.

Matt Holliday

I'm excited about where I am right now.

Matt Holliday

I'm not a guy that sets a number of goals. If I can go out and continue to have a consistent approach every day and get to where I feel comfortable enough. Then I go into a game, relax and play, the numbers will take care of themselves.

Matt Holliday

I never really worried about stats in the minor leagues. I was more concerned with getting better and bringing a positive attitude every day.

Matt Holliday

I try to work hard. I try to set a good example. I don't look at it as though I've got to be a leader. I just try to behave the way I think I should behave. If that results in a leadership role, great.

Matt Holliday

I'm taking (the training) a little more seriously than I normally would to speed up the process. I don't care if people say I was a surprise pick. I feel like it's an honor and the people who made the decision to put me on the team know what they are talking about. To play for your country is something you can hold on to the rest of your life.

Matt Holliday

You get into pro ball and you realize all the guys were the best players on their teams. You have to keep moving forward.

Matt Holliday

A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball.

Matt Holliday