Joel Zumaya
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Joel Zumaya
Joel Martin Zumayais an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers from 2006 through 2010. He is known for his record-breaking fastballs...
experience knew learning
This is another big learning experience for me. I knew better, but it happens. I've got to go out and show them they're not only going to get the fastball. They're going to get something else.
hurrying relaxed scholars-and-scholarship start work
I got up (to throw) and they told me to start hurrying up. It's kind of weird, but, hey, I got warmed up real quick. It's just all about being relaxed and doing your work out there.
lots people stuff tigers walking
There's a lot of people walking around with Tigers stuff on. Lots of them.
fish love pacific softer tuna
It's my softer side. I go out there and relax. I'm a big fisherman. I love to fish ... in the Pacific Ocean, for tuna and rockfish.
nobody slide taught
I've always pitched with a slide step. Nobody taught it to me. I taught it to myself. I feel more comfortable that way.
believe city crowd gonna guys hear people relying saying talking
We hear it, people talking about me and Justin, saying these guys are our future. The crowd was amazing. We've got a whole city relying on us, and we are gonna do something. Believe me, we're gonna do some damage.