You can't hit without your hands.

People expect you to play your best, so I go through a routine to prepare myself so that I know I'm physically and mentally ready - prepared for the game.

Get an education because no one can take that away from you.

It's great that fans have people they can enjoy and watch play.

People are going to make comparisons and they can do that but I'm definitely not going to compare myself to Derek Jeter.

I feel good, and the way I determine it is through my workout. I work so hard in the offseason that if I'm able to do everything I have to, I figure I must be healthy.

My inspiration was the game itself, not any individual player in it.