“He cannot be intimidated.”
—Teammate Brad Ausmus

“If Babe Ruth were resurrected and in the batter’s box, Roy Oswalt would believe he could get him out.”
—Ausmus

“Nothing seems to bother him. He doesn’t get excited, he doesn’t get nervous. He’s just Roy.”
—Former Astros closer Billy Wagner

“The first time I saw him pitch I knew he was pretty special.”
—Former big-league pitcher Burt Hooten

“He’s got electric stuff.”
—Braves manager Bobby Cox

“He can overpower hitters, but he can also finesse hitters.”
—Astros GM Gerry Hunsicker

“I would never compare him to Randy Johnson or Curt Schilling, but when he’s starting, we feel like we’ve got the win.”
—Teammate Jeff Bagwell

“He’s going to do whatever he wants to get somebody out. They’re not going to dictate at-bats off him.”
—Bagwell

“He’s a good pitcher—sometimes you’ve just got to tip your hat.”
—Reds leadoff man Ryan Freel

“I feel very comfortable watching Roy throw.”
—Teammate Roger Clemens

“He’s quiet, he’s not a self-promoter. He’s not a guy that makes waves.”
—Astros manager Phil Garner

“That soft-spoken quality belies the fact that he has an edge to him. It’s what we would call a backcountry edge.”
—Garner

“What a great talent he is!”
—Teammate Andy Pettitte

“He’s always been a high-ceiling guy.”
—Astros farm director Tim Purpura

“I’d certainly take my chances with him in any situation.”
—Astros pitching coach Jim Hickey

“He kind of reminds me of Saberhagen in his heyday.”
—Former big-league manager Bob Boone

“He comes right at you. It’s pretty baffling. He has great stuff.”
—Braves All-Star Marcus Giles