I think if you're not confident, you're not in the right place.
I don't think it's a secret that I'm not a fan of all the attention and the media, stuff like that, but I understand it's part of it, and I have to do it.
I come from a pretty humble family, and I try to be a humble guy.
The big thing I noticed from High-A to Double-A is that when you have an advantage count as a hitter, you're not going to get as many fastballs. Adjusting to the 2-0 changeup, that 3-1 off-speed pitch - things like that. I think my swing can stay the same; I just was getting myself out.
Going into Portland, I was just trying to not step on anybody's toes, stay quiet, and play my game. I think I was just trying to figure out the kind of sequences I was going to see as a hitter and learn from that.
Being stronger really helped my game.
I always knew I could make it in baseball.
Playing for Midland, that helped me get to Arkansas. It was really all I ever wanted to do.
The more games I play, the more I feel comfortable.
