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.

Hustle is just playing the game right.

You have to believe in yourself every day.

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.

If you're talented enough and play long enough, and put up numbers, you'll get to the Hall of Fame. That doesn't make you a World Series winner.

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

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