A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball. — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
I feel like I've been blessed with some athletic ability and I'd like to take advantage of it. — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
I'm not that big of a partier. I wasn't concerned about missing out on things in college. — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
I'm taking (the training) a little more seriously than I normally would to speed up the process. I don't care if people say I was a surprise pick. I feel like it's an honor and the people who made the decision to put me on the team know what they are talking about. To play for your country is something… — Matt Holliday Copy Share
I think I just learned that God has a plan for all of us, and I work hard and do all the things I… — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball. — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share
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… — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
You have to look past the cool things and play the game. That's why you're here, to play the game. — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
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… — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
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… — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
I was a pretty normal high school kid. I just loved to play sports and had opportunities, and the Lord blessed me with talent,… — Matt Holliday Copy Share Image
