A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball.

I'm not that big of a partier. I wasn't concerned about missing out on things in college.

You get into pro ball and you realize all the guys were the best players on their teams. You have to keep moving forward.

I just go out every day and try to work hard.

I'm just enjoying playing baseball in the major leagues.

I had some tough times. Now that I look back on it, I'm very grateful for those times. I know now that I needed them. But at the time you think, 'Man, I wish I could just get to the major leagues!'

I'm excited about where I am right now.