Obviously, success breeds more confidence. And it's pretty easy to be confident if you're getting a hit almost every time at bat.

I try to stay on an even keel. I get really fired up on occasion, but staying relaxed and under control bodes better for my game than getting out of control.

Obviously, success breeds more confidence. And it's pretty easy to be confident if you're getting a hit almost every time at bat.

You're not always going to be perfect, but I always try to be.

You can't change your game based on where you're playing.

I'm still very critical of myself, but I've learned to deal with it. You know that every at-bat is important, but it's not life and death.

If making an error doesn't make you mad, what's the point? Why put all the work in?