I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.
Those boos really motivate me to make something happen.
Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
I don't want to be a Major League coach.
Age is how you feel. If you take care of yourself, you'll be able to do the same things. You may not do it as often. But you can still do it.
But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.