Matt Holliday
Matt Holliday
Matthew Thomas "Matt" Hollidayis an American professional baseball left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball. A World Series champion in 2011, Holliday is regarded as a key figure of the Cardinals' success of the 2010s and of the Colorado Rockies' in 2007 for hitting, baserunning and leadership abilities. As of 2016, he has totaled nearly 2,000 hits and 300 home runs, and more than 400 doubles, 1,000 runs scored, 1,000 runs batted in, 100 stolen bases,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth15 January 1980
CityStillwater, OK
CountryUnited States of America
Most of us are pretty good friends and we've played together a lot, so I think if anybody goes through ups and downs or needs advice, or needs just a friend to talk to, I feel like I can be that guy for them,
In the second half last year, we played better, and we should build off that. We have a lot of second-year players. I know for myself that, in your first year, you go out wondering if you really belong, and your second year, you come back knowing you can play at this level. You aren't wondering if you belong. You are looking for ways to step forward as a team.
It was nice to be able to at least get a hit, and the home run was icing on the cake.
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.
Ortiz left a fastball up and away from me. I worked the count to 3-2 to see some more pitches and finally got one I could handle and drive.
When it's one game, especially at this time of year when hitters are still trying to feel their way through it a little bit, it's tough. As a hitter, you're not quite locked in yet.
We can't get all tight because we haven't scored that many runs or whatever. It's just three games. Obviously today was not what we want the rest of the season to be like so you just try to turn the page on this one pretty quick.
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.
I never really worried about stats in the minor leagues. I was more concerned with getting better and bringing a positive attitude every day.
I just go out every day and try to work hard.
I'm excited about where I am right now.
You get into pro ball and you realize all the guys were the best players on their teams. You have to keep moving forward.
I'm not that big of a partier. I wasn't concerned about missing out on things in college.
I want to keep things simple and keep my energy focused on moving forward.