Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Roy Halladay

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Roy Halladay.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Harry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies between 1998 and 2013. His nickname, "Doc", was coined by Toronto Blue Jays announcer Tom Cheek, and was a reference to Wild West gunslinger Doc Holliday. An eight-time All-Star, Halladay was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. Known for his outstanding durability, he led the league in complete games seven times, the most of any pitcher whose career began after 1945. He also led the league in strikeout-to-walk ratio five times and innings pitched four times.

American - Athlete | Born: May 14, 1977

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Going home and just seeing what a mess youth baseball was was an eye-opener. I just want to make it a better game.

Roy Halladay

I enjoy talking pitching and talking baseball. And I don't have all the answers. I don't claim to, but I'm more than happy to share my beliefs.

Roy Halladay

I've always tried to work hard. I'm not trying to show anybody up or do something spectacular for attention.

Roy Halladay

Anytime you do something different, a lot of attention gets put on it.

Roy Halladay

I think the important thing now, getting closer to the pitch counts, it feels like I got something left. I felt I could have gone out and thrown another 20-25 pitches.

Roy Halladay

The last start of spring training, my (cut fastball) was okay. It just wasn't what I wanted it to be. I tried to work on making it cut more and do more. I think that set (the forearm) off ... trying to make it move a lot, cut a lot. I'm just going to back off and trust it a little bit more and not try and push that.

Roy Halladay

I feel as good now as I have any other spring training.

Roy Halladay

The biggest thing I've learned is location.

Roy Halladay

I've been fortunate with the changeup. I've been able to throw it for strikes.

Roy Halladay