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

You are recognized by your bat. If you are the best hitting shortstop out there, that's how you win a Gold Glove. That's the way it is. It shouldn't be-it's a defensive award.

I planned on being successful ever since I was young. To me, this is nothing to be surprised about.

Why tone down my aggressiveness? When I do, I get in trouble.

I've got numbers in my head that I'd like to keep to myself. If I get them or pass them, only I will know.

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.

Hustle is just playing the game right.