A MAJOR DIFFERENCE
"Lefty Gomez was recalling his debut with the Yankees some 25 years ago. He was scared, he admits. Bill Dickey, behind the plate, called for a fast ball. Lefty continues:
'I threw him a beautiful curve that went right on past him. Bill walked out to the mound and patted me on the back. Then he said:
' 'Look, kid, there's nothing to be nervous about. It's just the same as pitching in the minors- only up here the catcher is supposed to know what's coming.' ' "
-Leo Fischer, Chicago American (Baseball Digest, October 1958)
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