Best 13 quotes of Matt Holliday on MyQuotes

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

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

I had some tough times. Now that I look back on it, I'm very grateful for those times. I know now that I needed them. But at the time you think, 'Man, I wish I could just get to the major leagues!'

I'm just enjoying playing baseball in the major leagues.

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 enough. Then I go into a game, relax and play, the numbers will take care of themselves.

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

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 feel like it's an honor and the people who made the decision to put me on the team know what they are talking about. To play for your country is something you can hold on to the rest of your life.

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

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 behave. If that results in a leadership role, great.

I want to keep things simple and keep my energy focused on moving forward.

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

You get into pro ball and you realize all the guys were the best players on their teams. You have to keep moving forward.

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