I didn't know I hit that way (.625 with runners in scoring position). Maybe not knowing is my secret. If I chased numbers, maybe I wouldn't have as good results.

As professionals we have a responsibility of providing a good show for the fans. Getting hits and home runs is what they want to see.

August in Kansas City is hotter than two rats f**king in a sock.

If I'm in a slump, I ask myself for advice.

When I look at the records and see where my place in the history of the game (in Japan with Orix) might be, I guess you could say it was a good decision to come here. It's not just me. Maybe I'll have an effect on others in the international part of the game.

I've always prided myself in not reveling in past accomplishments and focusing on future achievement, instead. That's been my career motto.

Some people enjoy taking a light stroll in the morning and that gives them relief and that sort of feeling. That is what I gain by practicing, by swinging the bat.