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.

I would tell everyone to go to college, no matter what. It gives you time to grow up.

I've always felt that I need to be somebody in the middle of the lineup that's going to drive in runs and come up with big hits.

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

My goal was to go to college and come out the best player.

I usually don't look at at-bats where I get out. I look at my hits. I look at good swings I put on balls. Because of that good swing or good at-bat, I can see what I need to continue to work on and recreate.

I have three beautiful children and a World Series ring. That's all I need.