Coaches have the worst hours in the world. They go home maybe twice a week. They're sleeping in their office. They're watching film. It's a brutal, brutal job and that's why I respect them so much.

Money isn't always going to make it happen. It's important to be around people that have the right kind of attitude, being happy about what you're doing.

With the game on the line. I want the ball in my hands.

Hey, hitting is hard-if you make good pitches that aren't elevated in the zone, you're going to have success.

Obviously, you want to teach your child between right and wrong, respect and being kind to others, whether it's their sisters or parents. You try to teach them by example, talk to them and explain certain situations. But there's also a time to put them in time out or let them know they've made a mistake and try to learn from it.

Strike one is a big, big pitch-you can do a lot after you get strike one, no matter how you get it.

I've gotten to watch a lot of football games. Growing up, watching sports, watching people compete, whether it's my brothers or teammates. I grew up observing and taking it all in. It's kind of my attitude.