If someone met me on a game day, he wouldn't like me. On the days in between, I'm the best, guy, you can find.

The tradition you have at the University of Texas is like no other.

The reality is that my stepfather was like a father to me and watching him die from a sudden heart attack was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through.

When I look back at the tapes, your first everything, your first All-Star Game, your first playoff experience, it just seems like it went by really fast.

Even though I play a professional sport now, I love college baseball.

If I get two strikes, I'll go to a pitch maybe that will help induce that a little bit.

I don't want to speak to two empty chairs.

He hit the ball so hard, I couldn't even turn around in time to see it go over the fence.

If you're going to cook a fresh chicken, it's not a big concern. But if you're going to ship a chicken, there's a change in structure.

My only day off is the day I pitch.

Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation.

When I get too much rest, I'm usually erotic.

I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire to do it and put the time in.

I go out and play not for the numbers, but for a chance to win and the thrill of playing in front of a packed crowd.

I like to make an impression.

I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much.

I'm no George Brett, and I probably never will be.

The most important thing is to have fun.

I try to walk around with a smile on my face.