When you have an inconsistent season, you learn a lot about yourself and your pitching.

If the player has the confidence and ability, then he should sign with the pro team. Academics certainly play a large part in the decision, but if someone feels they are ready to sign, they should.

The minute you start getting in trouble, you can't try to do new stuff. You can't try to make a nasty pitch or 'paint the black' because that's when you fall behind. You have to stick with what works for you and go after hitters like there's nobody on base.

When you have an inconsistent season, you learn a lot about yourself and your pitching.

When I was younger, things came so easily to me. It was just natural.

My body and my arm will tell me when they're ready.

If I didn't play baseball I don't know what I would do. It just doesn't seem right if I go a day without baseball.