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

I had a great year and left my guts out on the field.

Fear of failure is what fuels me, keeps me on edge and sharp. I'm not as good when I'm comfortable.

I'm having a hard time finding a date. I don't trust any women I meet. I'm very skeptical.

I truly believe my job starts the minute I leave the baseball field. Going out and catching ground balls and hitting, that's a job, and that's what I've wanted to do ever since I was a kid. But when you think about leaving that field, that's when the job and the demands really start. In New York, Seattle, every city. The community, the media, business stuff. You have to stay on a narrow path.

I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.

I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better.