I have more confidence than I ever have before.

- Carlos Beltran

I know there are a lot of expectations of me, and I will do the best I can.

- Carlos Beltran

I like people talking about me, about my defense or what I'm doing. I like to see that, and that makes me work hard.

- Carlos Beltran

My mom and dad gave me everything they could have given me.

- Carlos Beltran

I just need to come to the park every day thinking something good is going to happen to me and hoping today is going to be the day.

- Carlos Beltran

I learned that I have to work hard every day, that I can't get down if I get in a slump.

- Carlos Beltran

Major League Baseball should retire Roberto Clemente's number, just like they did Jackie Robinson's.

- Carlos Beltran

I pray to God to be a great player, but I want to keep my life.

- Carlos Beltran

I can't change something that I've been all my life. But I can work to express myself and talk more.

- Carlos Beltran