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

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?

My mother was the biggest influence on me, without question.

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 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.