It’s been busy, … After the College World Series (with Arizona State), then going to Vancouver for a couple of weeks, then finally came here for a month. It’s unbelievable for my first professional season....

It’s tough, because coming in we were (feeling) really strong, and things just didn’t go our way. Unfortunately we ran into a pitcher that pitched pretty well, and balls we did put in play just...

I worked out with him because he’s a local kid. He’s a quiet kid. When told what to do, he’ll do it. He reminds me of Erik Averill (a 20th-round selection by the Tigers last...

We met with the new guys on the team and made them realize you don’t have to be as talented to go far. It’s hard to live up to expectations. I told the freshmen not...

I’m not saying I would have gotten another home run but maybe I could have kept it going.

It was one of those games where you feel good, your swing looks good, but things just aren’t falling.

I’m definitely a guy who will hit for average, … I’m going to be a very aggressive hitter. If the first couple pitches are there to do some damage, I’m going to swing.

It’s my first time throwing out a first pitch. There are no nerves, though. I’m ready to go.

There are a lot of factors when it’s been raining. You have to be a little cautious.