Matt Holliday Quotes

I don't want to be considered a leader based on what people think goes on in the clubhouse.

I believe the relationships and emotions you experience when you have success are the things that last forever.

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

I think my parents did a great job of reminding me that I wasn't as big a deal as maybe I thought I was at times.

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

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

I'm excited about where I am right now.

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

I don't like the idea of 'I've played nine years, I've made some All-Star teams, I make the most money. I've got to be a leader.' That doesn't make you a leader. Treating people the right way is more important.

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

I think I just learned that God has a plan for all of us, and I work hard and do all the things I can, but at the same time, His will is perfect; and me trying to control it, it's not going to work.

I think I forgot, more than I learned anything,