I ate the Green Monster. It tasted pretty nasty. It was pretty painful..

For me, as a Christian I will be uncomfortable because in all my teachings and all my learning, biblically, it's not right..

When I see that little white ball go up, I want to catch it, no matter what. If I have to knock myself silly doing it, so be it..

I just didn't have no edge for baseball. Once special coach Tony Oliva and former Twins coach Al Newman told me what happened, I couldn't function..

I wouldn't play in Minnesota unless my career was at an end and I had to go to Minnesota to play the game..

I'd rather save a home run than hit one. I've always been like that. Defense is what I pride myself on..

When I rely on my faith, I know God wants to reward and bless me but not because of some great act that I did but because of who He is..

People see dark faces out there, and the perception is that they're African American. They're not us. They're impostors..

I want to hit the ball and I want to get at-bats. The results really dont matter to me..

I was raised in the church by my grandmother who made sure we went to Sunday School, read the Bible and went to church every Sunday. Every night we r….

Christ always had a passion for whatever He was doing. That's how I try to define myself as an athlete. That's the example I try to follow..

Spring training is for getting to know your teammates and forming a chemistry. I dont like it..

I was trying my best to just stop that ball from going over the fence, I'd sacrifice my body if I have to. I've done that my whole career..

With faith, I know that everything will be taken care of. Even the difficult times become learning experiences to help make my faith stronger..

My favorite book in the Bible is always Proverbs because it's where you can find wisdom for no matter what you're going through. It hits me every tim….

You name it, I've got it. Some players have to be 100 percent (to play), but I don't..

I try to walk like Christ in my life. If I strike out, I don't curse, or throw my bat or hit things back in the dugout, I try to quietly just put my ….

I attribute being a good center fielder to many things, but being outside with friends as a kid, running around and racing, that was a big part of it..

I love the Twins, ... I bleed the Twins. That's all I know. If I go anywhere else, I'd be a foreigner..

I smell blood. I'm like a pit bull. Once I taste blood I'm on you .. and I'm about to taste blood..

My faith is what makes me strong. Without faith, there are only low times..