I don't do stuff to be a star. I do it because I feel it's important for kids, African American kids, to see an African American face that plays baseball.

I'm pretty sure that China is way bigger than the Dominican.

If I could do it over, I'd want to come up to the big leagues like Mike Trout. He's exciting and I like watching him.

I didn't know if I could make it to the big leagues without going through Triple-A.

I've pretty much grown up to hide my emotions for the most part.

I love L.A., but you can get into a lot of trouble out here.

I don't do stuff to be a star. I do it because I feel it's important for kids, African American kids, to see an African American face that plays baseball.