Baseball is just my job.

Serra High school, to me, was my most enjoyable time for me in my entire life. That was the only time I was free. We just played baseball because it was fun.

If you want to be on top, you've got to have broad shoulders, because as fast as you get there, the faster they try to knock you down.

When I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it's whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better.

I've always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).

It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.

I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.