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

I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. I'm taking it one game at a time.

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

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.

Whatever I can do to win, I'll do it, even if I have to get hit by a pitch, whatever it takes.

I'm not a conventional guy. I've never been a conventional guy.

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