Mike Trout

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Growing up, I was such a picky eater. I'm finally starting to expand.”

“When we get in late and the only thing open is fast food, it can be tough to maintain a healthy diet.”

“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 wou...”

“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.”

“As a kid, I had this ultimate goal to be a teacher. I wanted to be a history teacher like my dad.”