“My main purpose is not about football or baseball, or anything like that. It’s about helping others. It’s about finding the people who need hope.”

“The thing about football - the important thing about football - is that it is not just about football.”

“I want to succeed in baseball, but it doesn’t mean anything if I’m not ultimately doing something greater than myself. Our lives should be about bringing faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.”

“[about "TV golfers" who try to help other people out]”

“Finding your passion isn't just about careers and money. It's about finding your authentic self. The one you've buried beneath other people's needs.”

“People find a way through just about anything.”

“Passion looks like anger to people who aren’t passionate about anything.”

“Baseball is a slow, boring, complex, cerebral game that doesn't lend itself to histrionics. You "take in" a baseball game, something odd to say about a football or basketball game, with the clock running and the bodies flying.”

“People who write about spring training not being necessary have never tried to throw a baseball.”

“I think you don't grow up until you stop worrying about other people's purposes or lack of them and find the purposes you believe in for yourself.”