[Clayton Kershaw ] is intense. He's a competitor.He's extremely fun to play behind.

I didn't know what to expect coming to college. High school was pretty easy and I guess I expected college to be along the same route. It was just an overwhelming experience.

I've said this before, but going and playing with the guys that have been to the World Series, the elite players of the game, there's no harm in hanging around those guys at all.

I don't really like the spotlight.

Hitting at the top of the order is a good thing. You get more at-bats. I'm excited to see how this develops.

I know it sounds stupid and cliche, but I just want to get better. I want to keep improving.

I'm definitely not the most graceful person out there. I've always been taught to play hard. I don't know how not to play hard. But for some guys it just looks easier. For me, it's not that natural.