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I could always hit the ball really far, but you don't need to be strong to do that.

I have always passed the ball and worked on that part of my game.

In football, you're hitting, so you might as well hit in practice.

I think I play center field better than I do anywhere else. I have enough speed and enough reaction to know where the ball goes off the bat.

When I make a bad play, it frustrates the heck out of me, even in practice.

I play in front of 70,000 fans week in and week out, and I may drop the ball in practice, I may run the ball the wrong way, but once it's game time, it's game on.

As a team, you need to come from behind every once in awhile just to do it. Good for the attitude. It makes it exciting. And when everybody knows you have to throw it... that makes it fun too.

I watch the ball fiercely to see its height and speed off my opponent's racket so I can decide how I want to hit it.

I used to be a pretty good hit-and-run man when I played in the minors. I handled the bat well and could hit the ball to the right side of the infield. Nevertheless, I know that you often give the opposition an out on the hit-and-run play.

I just try to play as hard as I can every possession. If you're aware and you're high-energy, the ball will eventually bounce your way and you'll be able to make plays.