It’s a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I’ve accomplished something in the game of baseball.
I don’t know what my future is.
I don’t want to be a Major League coach.
I have a chef who makes sure that I’m getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performance level.
I don’t know if the record is going to happen. I don’t really think about the record. There are other things I worry about.
I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.
I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.
I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
My career is an open book, but my life is not.
When I finish playing, I think I’d like to coach college baseball.
There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.
I’d like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues – what to anticipate, what to expect, what they’ll need to do to prepare themselves.
It’s not the name that makes the player. It’s the player.
Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn’t matter how good you are.
I think of myself as ‘catching’ the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.
I’m a very private person. My life story isn’t for everybody.
I was a momma’s boy. I didn’t get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.
I could learn how to press ‘Record’ on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best you can.
I don’t ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh.
I know when I’m off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you’ll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game.