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For me, it's just about taking it one at-bat, one pitch, one play at a time. ”
That's your dream, to play professional baseball. When you get the opportunity like that, getting drafted - especially by Oakland, a California team, pretty close to home - it was tempting. At the time, I just didn't think I was ready or mature enough mentally or physically to start pro ball. ”
I just take it one day at a time, try to forget about what I did the day before. Go out there like every day is Opening Day. ”
This is a crazy game we play. You're going to have those times you can't get out, and those times where you can do everything right, and the ball does not fall. ”
I have a short time to play this game. I'm trying to get every ounce of it out of my body. ”
Any time you play shortstop or center field, the majority of the baseballs are hit in the middle of the field. ”
My dad told me, 'If you're going to go out there and play baseball, or you're going to play basketball or football, work hard at it no matter what. I want you to have fun with your buddies, but you have to put in the time because this is your craft.' He didn't just want me to be good. He pushed me to that next level. ”
Your belief system saturates the space around you. ”
A film has its own life and takes its own time. ”
Any time you can get the ball back to the offense and they put points on the board, you can win games. ”