Jake Arrieta Quotes

Jake Arrieta

Profession : Athlete

Birth : March 6, 1986

I let previous instances creep up in my thought process sometimes. I think that's where things go awry, and that's where the walks come in. I'm not giving up many hits, just putting them on base for free.

Jake Arrieta

It's about just staying in the moment.

Jake Arrieta

As far as my mental approach, I really think it's just knowing that the past is really irrelevant.

Jake Arrieta

There are still things I can do better.

Jake Arrieta

It is good to kind of put your pride aside for the betterment of the ball club. We are all on board for that, even if you want to go another inning.

Jake Arrieta

The initial desire to train at an elite level started when I was probably 12.

Jake Arrieta

I like to get the body temperature up, the heart rate up. I'll do anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes either on a bike, a rower, a StairMaster, or a combination of the three of those. And then I'll normally run through a 20- to 30-minute session either on the Pilates reformer, the Cadillac, or the Pilates chair.

Jake Arrieta

My flexibility is probably my No. 1 asset. Obviously we need to have a strong shoulder, strong scapula, strong lats, and a durable elbow to have longevity as a pitcher, but being mobile in the hips and flexible in the hamstrings takes so much pressure and stress off of my arm.

Jake Arrieta

When I do train heavy, it's typically one to two days a week, but the training I do just about on a daily basis is Pilates-based.

Jake Arrieta

The timeline is kind of coming to an end as far as leading up to free agency.

Jake Arrieta

Just having two kids now, regardless of what happens in the field, they're there to receive you with open arms every night after every game.

Jake Arrieta

It's something that is very comforting. Just the process of them moving throughout their stages of early childhood. Learning to walk, learning to talk. Reaching out for you for the first hug, telling you they love you.

Jake Arrieta

Just so many special moments that make you feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to be able to have healthy, beautiful kids. And I'm sure the emotions will continue to change over time, and as I get older, I'll probably want to yell and scream at them.

Jake Arrieta

Just know, especially when they were infants and toddlers, the thought these two children depend on us for everything in their lives 24/7. That's a pretty incredible responsibility.

Jake Arrieta

I'm never trying to hurt or hit anybody.

Jake Arrieta

I've got some good movement on my sinking fastball, and I rely on that.

Jake Arrieta

I've had some incredible experiences with this organization. I owe a lot to this team and this organization and the ownership. I don't want to see that time come to an end, my time as a Cub.

Jake Arrieta

Unfortunately, the business side of the game shows its head every once in a while. But I still think there's opportunity and chances that we can have good conversations as far as an extension's concerned.

Jake Arrieta