He is similar to Tony [Clark], who has learned this [reserve] role. Being a bench player isn't easy to do, and the quicker they accept it and fine a routine that works for them, these are the guys that are the most successful.

We had a couple on base [with none out] and Tony [Clark] up there. The ball Trace hit was hit good. It was just one 'groove' off. All of a sudden it's a one-run game if that balls travels a little more.

That's Tony Clark. If there's anything you need, you go to him. He is like a guru around here. We're lucky to have him.

Matt (Williams the coach) said that he saw my role as coming off the bench as an impact player but obviously I see myself as more than just that.

I looked to first to see if Tony Clark was going to advance, then I looked at third base. Both guys had their heads down so I just held onto the ball to see what would happen.

Rafael and Tony are very similar. When you see little backs like them, you think that they can't run the ball inside. But both of these guys do a good job with that, and they can go outside and make plays as well with their speed.