Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees' organization - they train us well from the get-go. They tell us how to handle everything.

You're always still trying to win a job. That's everyone's mindset: come in here and fight for your job, win a job.

Just being in a video game is an honor, and being on the cover, I can't really describe it.

You have to earn your job every day.

When I think about 2017, I feel like it was just another year. It was a whirlwind, but I wouldn't have wanted it to play out any other way. I'm glad I was in New York. There's nowhere else I would rather play, and there's no other group of teammates that I would rather be around.

I talked to a few schools about playing football, but I had already pretty much made my mind up. I fell in love with baseball at a young age, and I knew that that's what I wanted to do.

I've just got to stay patient, take my walks when I can, hunt the mistakes, and get on base.

You have to have a great fielder at shortstop, and you've got to have a guy that has good range and good hands in center field.

I just focus on what the team needs me to do to win.

One and done, Home Run Derby champion. It was a cool experience. I enjoyed it all, but I don't think I really need to go out there and do it again.

I have a short time to play this game. I'm trying to get every ounce of it out of my body.

For me, all my negative thoughts that I have about, 'How did you miss that pitch? Why did you miss that pitch? You shouldn't have missed that pitch.' I just kind of sit there and kind of crush it up, and once I'm done doing that... I just kind of toss it aside.

In my early work, my time in the batting cage, that's serious, and that's when I feel like I'm really working. That's where I have to lock in on my approach, make sure my mechanics are right, and make sure my mindset is right for the upcoming game. But then, when the game comes up, it's a game! You're supposed to have fun when you play games.

Being around veteran leaders such as CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner really helped me.

This is a crazy game we play. You're going to have those times you can't get out, and those times where you can do everything right, and the ball does not fall.

Any time you play shortstop or center field, the majority of the baseballs are hit in the middle of the field.

Sometimes you've got to tip your cap when they're painting stuff on the corner. But you can't give up, got to keep battling and make some adjustments.

My dad was my role model; he always did the right thing.

I just felt like Adidas was a brand that really fit me. Not only are they on the field, but off the field stuff.

I love the city of New York. It's kind of fun. I grew up in the country, so I'm getting a little change of pace. The city has been great.