“When I get to first base, I start thinking about third.”

“I never thought I might become famous. It takes getting used to.”

“I try not to pay much attention to what people say—I just try to concentrate on the game.”

“I feel a lot more comfortable at shortstop, but it’s no problem, I’ll move to make room.”

“Patience is very important, especially at the plate.”

“I have to work hard for my family. They don’t have a lot.”

“I like triples—when I hit a ball in the gap, all I think about is a triple.”