As far as the anxiety, I have no idea about it. I don't feel like I have any nervousness out there. I'm just a guy who really cares about being competitive and that's the bottom line.

If I give up nine runs on nine hits, I tip my hat.

I was nervous batting eighth, and I was nervous batting seventh.

I just want to throw strikes. If I can't throw strikes, I'm worthless.

I hope that more [African-Americans] decide to play after seeing the things that I was able to accomplish; not only myself, but other African-American players. Hopefully, they pick up a bat and a ball and go out there and play.

I'm just a kid having fun.

I'm a happy-go-lucky guy.