Frank Gates Quotes in Angels in the Outfield (1994)

Ranch Wilder: Whit Bass takes the mound with his oddball antics that are now well known to the fans.

Frank Gates: That's right, Ranch. This season alone we've seen him lick dirt, eat bugs, and floss his catcher's teeth in the dugout.

Ranch Wilder: [switches off Wally's mike and on his own] None of that, may I add, seems to have helped his pitching. He's 2 and 11.

George Knox: Gimme the ball.

Frank Gates: It ain't my fault. You need a new outfield!

George Knox: You're outta here, GIVE ME THE BALL!

Frank Gates: You want the ball? Here you go...

[makes as though to hand it over then tosses it]

Frank Gates: Go get it. Want my glove?

[repeats the gesture]

Frank Gates: Go get it!

Ranch Wilder: [broadcasting offscreen] Gates has thrown the ball and his glove into the stands.

George Knox: [jumps Gates] Get out of here! You're finished, Gates! You're washed up! You'll never pitch again!