Every year it gets tougher and tougher. Mentally and physically. That's why you need to train and prepare.

A lot of people said I could be a good player. I just wanted the opportunity to show it. I just let it happen.

I trust that I can hit a fastball, that I can hit any pitch they throw to me.

I try to spend as much time as possible with God and my family. That's more important than anything I'm doing in baseball.

I don't know why people say I'm not supposed to be doing what I'm doing. I'm just trying to do my job. I'm blessed, and I'm glad that I'm blessed.

You know your talent. You know if you work hard, your hard work is going to pay off one day.

I never take things for granted. I always look to help out me teammates, to win and be better.