Yu Darvish Quotes
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Yu Darvish Quotes

Read the best Yu Darvish quotes on failure, consistency, ambition and self-improvement from the Japanese MLB pitcher and World Baseball Classic champion.

"In life, I think huge failures are extremely important."

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"In life, I think huge failures are extremely important."
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FailureGrowth
"I had bad days, and that means somebody else had a great day."
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PerspectiveSportsmanship
"It's really hard to be consistent, and you have to know your body and know yourself."
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ConsistencySelf-Knowledge
"I want to become the type of pitcher any one in the world can say is the world's best pitcher."
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AmbitionExcellence
"I'm never satisfied until I win all the games and have an ERA of 0.00."
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PerfectionismDrive
"I want to throw a faster fastball. I want a sharper curve. I want to improve all my pitches."
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ImprovementPractice

"I am a baseball player and I enjoy getting batters out and that is what I want to continue doing."

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"I am a baseball player and I enjoy getting batters out and that is what I want to continue doing."
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PassionBaseball
"I don't need much motivation."
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MotivationDiscipline
"On a scale of 1 to 10, I can bring a 10 to any important game."
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ConfidencePressure
"I can throw strikes any time."
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ConfidenceSkill
"I want to focus more on my pitches, not on the tempo. After that, I felt more comfortable."
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FocusBaseball
"I would like to come back in the World Series. And I want to pitch better."
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GoalsRedemption

"It is my biggest regret that I gave up 10 runs on my last outing as a Ranger."

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"It is my biggest regret that I gave up 10 runs on my last outing as a Ranger."
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RegretLessons
"Since coming to the major leagues, my passion toward baseball had started to decrease."
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PassionHonesty
"I almost feel like I grew up and was raised in America now, because I'm so comfortable here."
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HomeBelonging
"I want to remind people with dogs that they are your responsibility."
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PetsResponsibility

"I'm not good at math."

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"I'm not good at math."
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HumorHonesty

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About Yu Darvish

Japanese - Baseball Player | Born August 16, 1986

# Yu Darvish Quotes

Yu Darvish is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher, known for his huge variety of pitches and his relentless drive to improve. Born in Osaka to a Japanese mother and an Iranian father, he became a star with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters before moving to Major League Baseball in 2012.

In MLB he has pitched for the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres, earning multiple All-Star selections. He also helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic. His quotes reveal a perfectionist who values failure, consistency and constant growth.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Yu Darvish and these famous quotes.

Who is Yu Darvish?

Yu Darvish is a Japanese MLB pitcher who has played for the Rangers, Dodgers, Cubs and Padres, and is known for his wide pitch repertoire.

Where is Yu Darvish from?

He was born in Osaka, Japan, to a Japanese mother and an Iranian father.

Which Japanese team did Yu Darvish play for?

He starred for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters before joining MLB in 2012.

Has Yu Darvish won the World Baseball Classic?

Yes, he was part of Japan's championship teams in 2009 and 2023.

What is Yu Darvish's most famous quote?

A popular line is "In life, I think huge failures are extremely important."