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 not to have personal goals. Personal numbers is a mind-set. The only numbers I care about are in the win column.

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.

I'm not comfortable being that outgoing guy. That's not me. I never used to talk to anybody.

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.

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.