Top 10 Quotes & Sayings by Don Cooper

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Don Cooper.

Last updated on October 6, 2024.

Donald James Cooper is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who spent parts of four seasons with the Minnesota Twins (1981–1982), Toronto Blue Jays (1983) and New York Yankees (1985). He was the pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox from July 22, 2002 until the end of the 2020 season. Under his tutelage, both Mark Buehrle and Philip Humber pitched perfect games, Lucas Giolito pitched a no-hitter, and the White Sox won the 2005 World Series. On October 12, 2020, Cooper and the Chicago White Sox parted ways after 32 seasons with the organization at various levels.

American - Athlete | Born: January 15, 1957

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That whole thing about, 'Hey, ex-catchers are the best managers.' Listen, pitching coaches have some brains, too. Sometimes they're not all there, but sometimes they are.

Don Cooper

With the White Sox, when we do stuff, everybody's opinion is asked for, is given and then decisions are made on just about everything.

Don Cooper

I've gotta believe that my managing tenure has come to an end here.

Don Cooper

Good pitchers, after a tough outing, bounce back. Real good pitchers don't let too many poor games get in there.

Don Cooper

I'm not in charge of making moves, you know. I'm in charge of coaching.

Don Cooper

I don't believe there's a baseball job that I couldn't take care of.

Don Cooper

Selling more of what you sell has nothing to do with what you sell. It has everything to do with your prospect's wants, needs, fears, goals, values and priorities.

Don Cooper

Your competition is EVERYTHING else your prospect could conceivably spend their money on.

Don Cooper

We don't get what we deserve. We get what we BELIEVE we deserve.

Don Cooper

Starting pitching will either lead you to the White House or the out house.

Don Cooper