“We're seeing the emergence in one of the best players in the National League.”
—Padres manager Bud Black

"Adrian is as instinctual a player as anybody on our teamr.”
—Black

“He's a tremendous role model. He represents the city and this organization very well.”
—Padres executive Kevin Towers

“He is my brother, but I just think he is a special hitter. You can't teach a swing like that, that Adrian has.”
—Edgar Gonzalez

"Seeing my kids playing together when they played with Mazatlan, I was so happy. But now with the Padres, it's a different story. Seeing them play in the same team that I can go to every day is very good, very nice.”
—David Gonzalez

"It's not very common for brothers not only to play together, but to play together in your hometown!”
—Teammate Brian Giles

"He was probably the most complete player we could select. He was the best hitting prospect and an outstanding fielder.”
—Marlins scout Al Avila