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

If I'm asked to play first, I should be ready. It's nice to be in the lineup, regardless of where you're at.

I hated farm work. I always got stuck with the jobs my father and brother didn't want to do.

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

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.'

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