Mike Trout Quotes
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I'm not really a big Springsteen guy. I'll listen to the music, but ... I didn't really get attached to it as much as, like, country artists. That's really who I listen to.
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I think people keep baseballs in their cars, just to be prepared in case they see me. It's cool to get recognized in public; it's an incredible feeling.
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I grew up a Phillies fan. Me and my buddies tailgated a couple of times when they won the World Series. I like just being in that atmosphere.
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You surprise yourself on some balls off the bat. You don't think you have a chance to catch it. And then your natural ability just takes over.
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I just keep thinking about putting up good numbers, playing hard and winning games.
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The first couple of years in the minors were tough for me. My numbers were there, but being away from home so young was tough.
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As a kid, I had this ultimate goal to be a teacher. I wanted to be a history teacher like my dad.
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Growing up, I was such a picky eater. I'm finally starting to expand.
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The adrenaline is pumping before or during a game - you're excited, you're anxious. But the biggest things are just having fun and being confident. There really is no alternative because you just can't be negative. And a huge part of developing that confidence is by working hard every day, and I don't think that is limited to the baseball field. I think that bleeds over to all aspects of anything that you're doing or working on in life.
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No curfew. I live in the basement. I got everything I need. Home cooking ... it's awesome.
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The first professional game of your career is obviously the biggest, but you still get the jitters, you still get the adrenaline rush before every game. A lot of people don't realize that, but it's true. I have always told myself that if you don't feel those nerves and you're not having fun, you shouldn't be playing. And I always enjoy the competition, the adrenaline rush before a game. And just competing with your buddies at the highest level, every day.
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As I get older every year, I'm eating better. As a kid, who can turn down chips and candy? But I'm getting better.
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I always dreamed of making it in baseball, but life has moved pretty quickly for me.
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I was always told that if people don't want a picture with you, or they don't want an autograph from you, that doesn't mean you're not doing anything good.