Plus, when you get in tough situations, like the bases loaded and nobody out, you never give in.

I love the fans and I appreciate how much they care for me.

My father helped me become a ballplayer and take the good with the bad.

You got the ball in your hands and you're in command, and if you get your good pitch where you want it, nobody's gonna hit you.

If you can get an out on one pitch, take it. Let the strikeouts come on the outstanding pitches. Winning is the big thing. If you throw a lot of pitches, before you know it, your arm is gone.

I don't feel any pressure. I just try to stay calm, follow my game plan, and try not to get overthrown.

He makes it look easy. You wish there was another league he could get called up to.