100 Quotes by J. D. Martinez

I had to lower my hands, I had to work my hips a different way. I also had to stride to get the power. I'd always been a standstill hitter and had to generate power from my upper body. Basically, I had to change everything I was doing. It was really difficult.

I think I've grown over the years and learned about who I am and what I can do and what I can't do.

If I'm ready to hit early, if I get fooled, then whatever. I've still got two more strikes.

I was able to play alongside, in my opinion, the best hitter with Miguel Cabrera and kind of watch the way he goes about it and the way he looks at situations, when to try to drive a ball versus when to shoot a ball.

That's one thing I learned from watching great hitters hit. A lot of hitters, they're ready to hit from pitch one.

I never pressure anyone to believe what I believe. It's their choice. But when guys ask me, I'm always open, and I share.

When I'm at my best, I'm ready to hit from pitch one. When I go up there and I'm passive, I'm not as successful.

When I fall behind, my swing changes.

I love to talk about hitting. It's a passion of mine.