Baseball was just the avenue that the Lord used so I can provide for my family.

I'm a simple guy, you know? If I do something, it's not going to be, 'Look at this, look at that.' It just happens.

Every time before I throw my first pitch, I am praying. And not only that, in the bullpen I am praying.

I demand my kids be respectful, responsible and grateful. And they have to love the Lord with all their hearts.

If you don't control your emotions, your emotions will control your acts, and that's not good.

Ever since I was a little kid, I was competitive.

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.