I read a lot of Socrates in the off-season. Don't print that, or it'll ruin my rep.

I'm not one for a lot of media attention.

I've been streaky throughout my career, but I've been trying to become a more consistent hitter.

If you work hard, good things will happen. I will never be in a situation where if I fail I can look back and say, 'If I'd only worked harder.'

North Dakota is a great state. Everybody is real supportive up there. I couldn't ask for a better place to call home.

It's so much easier when you've got guys on base and the whole offense is clicking.

When you get to the big leagues, you need to take potential and turn it into performance. You want to be the guy who got the most out of his ability, not the guy who never fulfilled his potential.