As a 20th round pick nothing was handed to me in the minor leagues.

I had six good years and one bad one, and everyone was wondering whether I'd have a good one again.

If you're good, you fail seventy percent of the time. You have to be mentally capable of blocking that out and keep going.

I felt both parents at my side no matter what I did.

I've never really considered myself a home run hitter. Mostly I'm a guy who hits into the gaps for a lot of doubles.

As a 20th round pick nothing was handed to me in the minor leagues.

The fans have been great with me. I think they appreciate that I don't take an at-bat off.