I've just got to stay patient, take my walks when I can, hunt the mistakes, and get on base.
The leadoff-hitter thing, I think, it's always nice to have an established leadoff hitter and to have someone who can really get on base and set the tone.
When I was up there at the plate, my purpose was to get on base anyway I could, whether by hitting or by getting hit.
I want to get on base every single time I get up there. Whether it's a walk or a base hit, I really don't care how I want to get on base. I just want to be on.
Problem with (John) Wockenfuss getting on base is that it takes three doubles to score him.
In the postseason, as many ways as you can get on base as possible is big.
Hitting .400 is something you can do by yourself. But you have to rely on guys getting on base at the right time to drive in that many runs.
It's hard for me when I'm not getting on base too much. I feel like I'm not contributing to the ball club. When I'm on base, I'm making stuff happen; that's more energy for the ball club.
