Troy Percival
Troy Percival
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Troy Christopher Percival is widely known as one of the most successful relief pitchers in Major League Baseball history.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on August 10, 1969, in San Clemente, California. Unfortunately, there is no publicly available information regarding his passing date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American professional baseball player (pitcher)
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Southern California, Percival was introduced to the game of baseball at an early age. He began playing competitive baseball while attending San Clemente High School. After high school, he attended Merced College before transferring to the University of Florida on a baseball scholarship.
During his time at the University of Florida, Percival developed into one of the top pitchers in college baseball. In 1990, he was drafted by the California Angels with the 59th overall pick in the second round of the MLB draft.
Major Accomplishments
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Troy Percival's professional career spanned over a decade and included several notable achievements:
Most Saves in an Inning: With 378 saves, Percival holds the record for most saves by a relief pitcher.
California Angels' All-Time Leader: He is the franchise leader in saves, appearances (612), and games finished (541).
6-Time MLB All-Star: Percival was selected as an all-star six times during his career.Notable Works or Actions
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Percival's impressive performance on the mound earned him recognition not only within the baseball community but also beyond. He is a recipient of the 2003 Roberto Clemente Award, which acknowledges players who demonstrate outstanding character and community service.
Impact and Legacy
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Troy Percival's impact on the game extends far beyond his impressive statistics:
Influence on Modern Relief Pitching: His ability to dominate games in high-pressure situations has set a new standard for relief pitchers.
Leadership and Mentorship: Percival has served as a mentor and leader within the Angels' organization, helping to develop younger players.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Troy Percival's quotes are often sought after due to his unique perspective on the game of baseball. His insights into mental toughness, preparation, and overcoming adversity have inspired countless players and fans alike:
Quotes: "When you're in the zone, nothing else matters."
Quotes by Troy Percival
I believe I can. That's not my decision. There's a lot of good arms here in camp and a lot of guys who can help the squad. I'm just going to go out and show them what I've got and take it from there.
He's not going to want to do any surgery. He liked the way the scar tissue looked to be healing. The strength was coming, so I'm basically in a pattern where I can start doing some rehab stuff, some strengthening stuff, and then start throwing in December. Then we'll go from there.
I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but I'm just hoping that Dr. Yocum will tell me that it's healing up to a point where I can start lifting weights. I'm tired of running. That's all I've been doing.
If I have surgery and I have to sit out next year, I'd be done. Either he'll say this is going to heal up enough to pitch, or we're going to have to do surgery ù which I don't want to do. With surgery, I have no chance and I'll miss all next year because it's a minimum of 12 months.
I felt that the team deserved that effort. And just for me, personally, I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I didn't try, if I didn't come and know for sure that it wasn't going to work.
He's very even-keeled. He knows the game. He puts faith in his players. He doesn't try to do too much.
I always wait for something miraculous to happen. I probably don't think it's going to happen, but I'll keep doing what they ask me to do.
I'll say this. Any team that wins using a closer by committee better have a fantastic offense.