The day I pitched, I would drink either 'cause I was celebrating or I lost and couldn't sleep. Dwight Gooden celebratedaydrink Change image and share on social
I figured that pitchers had a better chance of getting drafted than fielders, so I decided I should be a pitcher. But I never expected to be picked in the first round. I wasn't even sure I'd get picked at all. Dwight Gooden chancedecidedraft share on social
Plus, when you get in tough situations, like the bases loaded and nobody out, you never give in. Dwight Gooden basisgiveload Change image and share on social
If you can get an out on one pitch, take it. Let the strikeouts come on the outstanding pitches. Winning is the big thing. If you throw a lot of pitches, before you know it, your arm is gone. Dwight Gooden armbiglot Change image and share on social
When I went back to Shea last year it really hit me how much the fans care for me, it still gives me goose bumps. I want to do the right thing for them and my family. Dwight Gooden backbumpcare Change image and share on social
One of the nicest satisfactions you can have is to be able to give something back to your parents when they've given so much to you. Dwight Gooden backgivehave Change image and share on social
My father helped me become a ballplayer and take the good with the bad. Dwight Gooden badballplayerfather Change image and share on social
I love the fans and I appreciate how much they care for me. Dwight Gooden carefanlove Change image and share on social
My first year in baseball, there were only one or two reporters. My second year, I got to the Triple-A playoffs, there were four or five. When I came up in 1984, I never saw so many people. Dwight Gooden baseballpeopleplayoff Change image and share on social
You got the ball in your hands and you're in command, and if you get your good pitch where you want it, nobody's gonna hit you. Dwight Gooden ballcommandgonna Change image and share on social
