But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.

I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.

I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.

As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best you can.

I like to be against the odds. I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it's just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.

I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.