It took him 75 steps to get from third to home. I thought we were going to have to go out there and help him. A lot of players start thinking double then maybe wind up with a triple because the outfielder slips.

It doesn't take any talent to play hard.

If I put my name on something, I'm going to be involved. I'm not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.

You have to be confident, if you're not confident you might as well go home.

When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!

I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I'm nervous for them.

My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I'm going to try to beat her. And I'll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.