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.

You must be present to win.

It's tougher when you're established. Before, I'd see 13, 14, 15 pitches that I could drive in a game. Now, I see one, two or three, so I have to be better.

Looks aren't the number one thing. They have to have class, intelligence, then looks. If I was the ugliest SOB in the world it would be a lot easier.

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

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

I hate the word 'potential'-potential means you haven't gotten it done.