It didn’t feel like it hit any of the pad, but the replay showed obviously the pad helped me a lot, hopefully I’ll be in there tomorrow. Mike Trout More Quotes by Mike Trout More Quotes From Mike Trout I just keep thinking about putting up good numbers, playing hard and winning games. Mike Trout games winning thinking 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. Mike Trout baseball fun thinking 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. Mike Trout bats balls thinking Technology is ruled by two types of people: those who manage what they do not understand, and those who understand what they do not manage. Mike Trout technology two people 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. Mike Trout competition fun people 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. Mike Trout mean people 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. Mike Trout couple home numbers I always dreamed of making it in baseball, but life has moved pretty quickly for me. Mike Trout moved baseball 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. Mike Trout baseball people thinking No curfew. I live in the basement. I got everything I need. Home cooking ... it's awesome. Mike Trout cooking home needs 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. Mike Trout get-better kids years As a kid, I had this ultimate goal to be a teacher. I wanted to be a history teacher like my dad. Mike Trout dad teacher kids Growing up, I was such a picky eater. I'm finally starting to expand. Mike Trout starting growing growing-up 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. Mike Trout guy artist country 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. Mike Trout trout atmosphere couple Obviously, its good to get back into things, but were still thinking about him, hes watching over us and (were) just going out there playing for him. Mike Trout sports Everything is cool between the Commissioner and Mike Trout. End of story. I am ready to just play some baseball ! Mike Trout sports I used to get made fun of in the minor leagues. I'd be 0 for 2, and then in my last at-bat I'd hit a chopper that wouldn't even reach the shortstop, and I'd get a hit out of it. The guys would be all over me, but a hit's a hit. I'll take 3,000 of 'em. Mike Trout reach last me fun When we get in late and the only thing open is fast food, it can be tough to maintain a healthy diet. Mike Trout diet tough late food Keep your head on the ball. You've got to hit it first, then look where it goes. People get in trouble when they look for where the ball's going, and they haven't even hit it yet. Mike Trout your look you people
