In my mind, I never doubted whether I was going to achieve what I wanted to do. I just had to decide what it is I wanted to do.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

I did all the stupid things you'd expect from a 21-year-old kid with money.

I don't vote party lines. Never have. I vote for the best candidate.

I've been able to do what I love and what I'm passionate about my entire life. I made, you know, an insane amount of money playing baseball.

In this I-me society, my job is to get people to buy into something bigger than themselves.

I'm a good person. I don't wish hateful things on people. I don't hate anybody. I know that I treat people right.