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

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

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

I feel like I've been blessed with some athletic ability and I'd like to take advantage of it.

I never really worried about stats in the minor leagues. I was more concerned with getting better and bringing a positive attitude every day.

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!'

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