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

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.

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.

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

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.

I'm going to approach it as trying to do my best, but you can't do everything yourself. That's asking for bad things to happen.

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