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.

I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?

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

Playing the game was the easy part. The real work was in the preparation.

I'm not impulsive at all - except about buying clothes. That's my biggest weakness.

I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.

I don't care if people like me or not. Respect is more important.