You can take my cars or my house, just don't mess with my clothes.

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.

With what has occurred in my life, the baseball field is where I feel most comfortable. That's what I feel I was born to do and it's what I do best.

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

You can have fun, respect the game and also play it hard. When you have that combination, you're going to put yourself in a position to be successful.

I kept thinking my father would come back, But he never did.

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