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

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

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.

I don't feel any pressure when I'm up there at the plate. I feel it when I'm in the on-deck circle, but when I'm in the box, it's just me and the pitcher, and I get zoned in.

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.

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