Andrew Benintendi

“Growing up, I was a big Red Sox fan and looked up to guys like Dustin Pedroia, who's obviously not the biggest guy, but the way he competes, the way he works, it was motivating for me.”

“I think my size sometimes catches people off guard, but I don't think size matters when it comes to power. Mechanics and technique and bat speed matter more.”

“The more games I play, the more I feel comfortable.”

“Playing for Midland, that helped me get to Arkansas. It was really all I ever wanted to do.”

“Baseball is a hard game. There's going to be ups and downs.”

“I grew up watching Pedroia play.”

“I always knew I could make it in baseball.”

“The most important thing is to just stay constant and not get too high or too low.”

“I wouldn't describe myself as a home run hitter. I'm just trying to hit the ball hard in the gaps. Just backspinning baseballs and hitting line drives.”