I try to work hard. I try to set a good example. I don't look at it as though I've got to be a leader. I just try to behave the way I think I should …

- Matt Holliday

We had a lot of adversity, but we found a way.

- Matt Holliday

A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball.

- Matt Holliday

You have to look past the cool things and play the game. That's why you're here, to play the game.

- Matt Holliday

I'm not a guy that sets a number of goals. If I can go out and continue to have a consistent approach every day and get to where I feel comfortable e…

- Matt Holliday

I'm not that big of a partier. I wasn't concerned about missing out on things in college.

- Matt Holliday

I feel like I've been blessed with some athletic ability and I'd like to take advantage of it.

- Matt Holliday

I'm taking (the training) a little more seriously than I normally would to speed up the process. I don't care if people say I was a surprise pick. I …

- Matt Holliday

I never really worried about stats in the minor leagues. I was more concerned with getting better and bringing a positive attitude every day.

- Matt Holliday