Quotes from Mookie Betts

Just to be able to put on the uniform in general is a blessing, and when it says Red Sox on it, it makes it that much better.

When you're down, are you going to be mentally down and make it last longer, or are you going to stay positive, keep an even keel?

I'm just trying to affect the game in some way whenever I get an opportunity. If that's stealing a base, making a catch, beating out a double play, whatever it may be.

This game is obviously about failure. You're going to fail most of the time. It's how you handle it.

Obviously, you're going to have your ups and your downs, but the more ups I can have and the quicker the downs are, the better I'll be.

I guess bowling is pretty mechanical. It's kind of a natural motion, but you have to stick within those mechanics.

The more Opening Days the better. It never gets old. It's one of those things where as it comes you embrace it, get ready, you still get those butterflies, which means you care.

No matter what I say, people are going to have their opinions and there is nothing I can do about that.

My personal style definitely developed over time. I thought I used to look good in a T-shirt and jeans and a decent pair of shoes. Now versatility is key for me.

I try and affect the game in every way.

Every game I'm out there, we're all trying to affect the game in some way.

You see all the greats, people who were idols of mine growing up. You see those guys on the cover of video games.

I learned from my dad and my mom somebody should only have to tell you once. Whether it's me getting in trouble, they said I should only have to tell you once. I've kind of took that and made that for all aspects.

Pretty much all bowlers are nice dudes.

I'm confident in my abilities and confident to know what kind of player I am. I've also been educated on the business side of it, getting your value.