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

The tradition you have at the University of Texas is like no other.

I've been very fortunate. I feel very thankful. I've been able to come home and do some fun things and make it exciting for people here at home

It was an exciting time for me personally because the number of times I've been to the playoffs, that was the opportunity to obtain the first ring. That was special, that's for sure.

If I put my mind to it, and I put the work in, I have no doubt I could do it (pitch 4-5 additional years), but I made a promise to the people who've supported me for so many years. It's time to give back to my family.

The reality is that my stepfather was like a father to me and watching him die from a sudden heart attack was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through.

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