“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 didn't find any holes.”
“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. The good thing is it's not done yet, but I enjoyed my time at Kane County.”
“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.”
“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 to listen and to just go out and play.”
“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 year) because he has that changeup.”
