Switch-hitting is one of the greatest things in the world and one of the worst things in the world.

I think everybody out there on the American team is out of their element. That's not an excuse. That's the way it is. It's early in the spring. A lot of guys are not as (locked-in) as they could be.

I don't play baseball first. I put Christ first in my life. I put my family behind Him and I put baseball down the line. I obviously want to succeed. I want to do well. I want to perform. But at the same time, I'm at peace that no matter what happens on this earth, the more important part is being a Christian, and being in the Kingdom of Heaven when it's all said and done.

To be able to play baseball for those nine innings in front of a major league crowd is a special privilege.

Education is very important to me, as is helping children.

I really expect a lot of myself.

I don't play to prove people right or wrong. I just want to win.