Are professional athletes role models?

A. I think so. I think there is a responsibility there.

There needs to be understanding on both sides of the issue. Sometimes we ask people to be successful on the sports field and those talents require abilities that don't always go hand in hand with being a great role model. I do think there is a little tension there.

We ask people to be one way on the field and another way off. But I do think there is an amazing place that professional athletes take in our society and a great responsibility lies within that. Q.

What parts of pitching can't be taught? A. Velocity.

I think you can train a little bit. I think you can get a little bit extra out. But velocity is a born trait.

One thing I really worry about youth pitchers is when their parents come up and say, "I want to teach my kid to throw harder." I have never seen evidence that happens, without the use of a good pharmacist. Q.

When you were young, did you spend much time feeling sorry for yourself? A. No.

There were down days. ... more.

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