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. Votes: 9
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. Votes: 6
Obviously, success breeds more confidence. And it's pretty easy to be confident if you're getting a hit almost every time at bat. Votes: 3
I try not to have personal goals. Personal numbers is a mind-set. The only numbers I care about are in the win column. Votes: 2
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. Votes: 0
If making an error doesn't make you mad, what's the point? Why put all the work in? Votes: 0
I'm not comfortable being that outgoing guy. That's not me. I never used to talk to anybody. Votes: 0
I've discovered there is another life besides baseball. You have to be balanced to be a happy person. Votes: 0
My mother was the biggest influence on me, without question. Votes: 0
You can't change your game based on where you're playing. Votes: 0
You're not always going to be perfect, but I always try to be. Votes: 0