Hustle is just playing the game right.

No, I'm not the prototypical leadoff man. I'm not the prototypical anything. I just try to be the prototypical Jimmy Rollins.

You have to believe in yourself every day.

Physical ability only goes so far. You have to work hard the rest of the way.

Passiveness affects everything. It affects you on the bases and on defense. It affects your thinking. I can't be passive.

The bottom line is just that Rickey Henderson was my favorite player. His flair, his style-the key word is impact-he's an impact player.

People think I must have all these superstitions, but I don't. I use my batting gloves 'til they wear out. I broke four or five bats during the streak, and I didn't cry over any of them.