I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.

It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player.

There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.

Sometimes I surprise my own damn self.

I like to be against the odds.

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.

I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.

I don't ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh.

I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.

There are not too many rich black people in this world.

Baseball is just my job.

I don't know what my future is.

My career is an open book, but my life is not.

I'm clean, I've always been clean.

I don't sign for white people.

It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.

Those boos really motivate me to make something happen.

I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top.

Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.