I always took my workouts serious because I have a football background. I came from football, so when I got to baseball, I continued my football workouts in the offseason.

Money doesn't motivate, but stats do.

I'm not cocky. But I'm very confident.

A lot of guys are free swingers, but I'm up there looking for a specific pitch.

I think the body responds to more reps better than heavier weight. As long as I got those reps in three or four sets, it didn't bother me and I could come down on the weight. Teams didn't want me to do it as much, but that's just the way it is.

My focus is on a ring, and giving the best individual performance I can.

I just have to be myself, and not worry about everyone looking at me and watching.