The tradition you have at the University of Texas is like no other. It helped me in the future where I got to play in 2 cities that were rich in tradition.

Every time I toe the rubber, it's no different for me than it was in the World Series.

Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation.

I'll continue to use Mac [McNamee] to train me. He's one of a kind.

I don't want to speak to two empty chairs.

Going to Omaha for the College World Series - the people there are tremendous - huge crowds and a lot of excitement. I still remember those days - you make a lot of friends that you never forget when you win a championship like that.

He hit the ball so hard, I couldn't even turn around in time to see it go over the fence.