I just went through my most difficult experience in baseball. It was more difficult and exciting than any game I pitched in at any level ...

As a pitcher, we are putting ourselves in a batter’s box, trying to get into the mind of a hitter. A hitter is doing the exact opposite, trying to think through the chess match taking place and understanding pitch sequence. Pitch sequence is key to upsetting hitter's timing ...

 Baseball is a magical game, and the pain and mental anguish I endured were all worth it.  The game will inevitably break 99.99 percent of people’s hearts, but if you stop and think about it, it offers up infinitely more than it takes.