I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that

If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors.

A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.

I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college

I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager, and never, ever your uniform.

I struggled many times when maybe it didn't look like I was struggling, and I had to work hard every day.

In baseball, there's always the next day