I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around.

I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.

I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything.

Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now.

I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.

Keep reading books, stay in school. I encourage kids to read as much as they can, I challenge you to read a book every two weeks, like I try to.

It takes a lot of pressure off you just to go out and play, and your talent sometimes shines even more when you don't worry about individual stuff.