I'd definitely say I've gotten better, especially better with strike-zone judgment. That's a huge part of the game of baseball. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
It works out that my hitting is a little bit better, but I really do enjoy defense, saving a run any time… — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
As soon as you start thinking about home runs, especially with me, my approach starts going the wrong way. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
Once you can control that strike zone, you can make better swings and hit the ball better every time. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
Putting the ball in play is what I want to do, especially with runners on base. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
It's baseball. You never know what to expect. Every day is different. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
I'm a shortstop, man. That's where I've played my whole career. Obviously it's a position I take a lot of pride in. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
The Red Sox have obviously given me the opportunity to make my big league debut, giving me my extension. They blessed me… — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
That's just stuff that fuels me to continue to do it, to continue to be better, and set an example for the… — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
Yeah I mean, you don't want to look at yourself in a bad way. You don't want to be the last one… — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
I know for sure I came a long way since the day I signed and growing up as a kid just trying to learn… — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share
That's just stuff that fuels me to continue to do it, to continue to be better, and set an example for the other groups:… — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share
I think I have a pretty good idea about what I'm doing, especially on defense right now. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share
I see so much improvement in my own game and my footwork and all the things that are important to being a good shortstop… — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share
Who wants to be failing always? No one in this game, but it's a game of failure. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share
In the off-season, you work out and look forward to February reporting day. You know you have to be ready for that specific day. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share
When you grow up, you'll be older but those memories you have as a kid last forever. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share
Putting the ball in play is what I want to do, especially with runners on base. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share
