Baseball was just the avenue that the Lord used so I can provide for my family.
Every time before I throw my first pitch, I am praying. And not only that, in the bullpen I am praying.
I think God gave talent to different people in different areas.
I learned early in my life that sometimes I'm going to lose. I don't like it, but I accept it, meaning that I understand it's going to happen. But I don't see it like defeat; I see it like a learning process. Then if there's nothing to learn, I move on.
You can’t second-guess baseballyou can’t second-guess yourself.
My father was strict and always taught me, no matter who it is, everybody is an uncle. To me, everybody was someone I respect like family. I grew up with that.