I don't try for strikeouts, but batters just swing and miss. I'd exchange strikeouts for more innings. As a starter, my job is to go deep into the game. When you get strikeouts, you throw a lot of pitches and sometimes you come out early.

I used to be hyper, throw crazy and not think about what I wanted to do with each pitch. Now I have a better understanding of what it is to be a major league pitcher.

Dreams can come true, but you have to go for it.

When you hear from other players and they're telling you you're the best pitcher in baseball, that makes you feel really good.

It's a great feeling for me just to put my uniform on and be part of my team.

I don't try for strikeouts, but batters just swing and miss. I'd exchange strikeouts for more innings. As a starter, my job is to go deep into the game. When you get strikeouts, you throw a lot of pitches and sometimes you come out early.

I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.