Matt Holliday Quotes

#1. I had some tough times. Now that I look back on it, I'm very grateful for those times. I know now that I needed them. But at the time you think, 'Man, I wish I could just get to the major leagues!'

Matt Holliday

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

Matt Holliday

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

Matt Holliday

#4. I understand I'm a sinner. I'm not perfect, and I need a Savior, and that I'm not going to make it to Heaven on merits and doing good things.

Matt Holliday

#5. I'm just enjoying playing baseball in the major leagues.

Matt Holliday

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

Matt Holliday

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

Matt Holliday

#8. 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.

Matt Holliday

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

Matt Holliday

#10. You get into pro ball and you realize all the guys were the best players on their teams. You have to keep moving forward.

Matt Holliday

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

Matt Holliday

#12. 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.

Matt Holliday

#13. I never really worried about stats in the minor leagues. I was more concerned with getting better and bringing a positive attitude every day.

Matt Holliday

#14. I just go out every day and try to work hard.

Matt Holliday

#15. I'm excited about where I am right now.

Matt Holliday

#16. 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.

Matt Holliday

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

Matt Holliday

#18. I was a pretty normal high school kid. I just loved to play sports and had opportunities, and the Lord blessed me with talent, and I just tried to take advantage of it.

Matt Holliday

#19. 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.

Matt Holliday

#20. 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.

Matt Holliday

#21. A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball.

Matt Holliday

#22. I think I forgot, more than I learned anything,

Matt Holliday