I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around.
Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.
Always follow your dreams, don't let anyone tell you that you can't be something.
Fear of failure is what fuels me, keeps me on edge and sharp. I'm not as good when I'm comfortable.
Be respectful. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Respect the lowest rank and the highest rank and you'll never get in trouble.
I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything.
Playing the game was the easy part. The real work was in the preparation.
Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time.
I want to be known as Dominican-that's what I am, 100 percent ... I have a duty and responsibility to continue the legacy of Dominicans in baseball.
I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it.
There is a difference between image and reputation. Image is nice. Reputation is developed over an entire career. Reputation is what I'm searching for.
You can have fun, respect the game and also play it hard. When you have that combination, you're going to put yourself in a position to be successful.
Some things are meant to be and if it was, you will know it.
I hate the word 'potential'-potential means you haven't gotten it done.
I have incredible motivation to go out and improve every day.
I'm not impulsive at all - except about buying clothes. That's my biggest weakness.
It takes a lot of pressure off you just to go out and play, and your talent sometimes shines even more when you don't worry about individual stuff.
Why do people sing Take Me Out to The Ballgame when they're already there?
This is how I define grace: youre on the main stage, and it looks like it has been rehearsed 100 times, everything goes so smoothly. Thats where I get my confidence and success, from knowing that I have an edge because I know Im prepared.
Therapy can be a good thing; it can be therapeutic.
My mother's the most special person in my life ... I consider her my MVP: Most Valuable Parent.
I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass.
Leadership is a role you have to earn in order to be effective.
Keep reading books, stay in school. I encourage kids to read as much as they can, I challenge you to read a book every two weeks, like I try to.
Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now.
