Carlos Ruiz

Every Hispanic player goes through that. It's a lot of hard work, to be able to communicate with your teammates. English is fundamental to be able to express yourself fully in a game. ”

I'm trying to get myself in good shape, do my workouts, so that when I am back, I am ready to go. ”

Baseball continues, life continues, and I have to continue to work. ”

For almost every interview, I had to have others translate for me, and look for someone to do that. I had a lot of miserable moments. But my teammates treated me well and helped me gain confidence. ”

I won't tell you that I've never been discouraged. Of course I have; as a human being, that's bound to happen. ”

I like to work the count, but I know when I have to be aggressive. ”