“He can hit and he's proving he can do the job defensively. He has a Scott Rolen arm. He has tremendous carry on his throws and he's done the job with the glove.”
—Teammate Todd Helton

“I think we do push each other.”
—UCLA teammate Chase Utley

“Go to the book. Check the media guide. He'll hit.”
—Rockies manager Clint Hurdle

“I would not put a ceiling on what kind of hitter this kid is going to be.”
—Hurdle

“He's one of those players who got an opportunity and he has established himself. He has a lot of quiet confidence. He's not a big talker, but he expects a lot of himself.”
—Hurdle

“We've both had to prove ourselves, that we were more than what people initially thought. We both had to battle through some things in terms of our confidence level. Garrett knew what was being said, but he believed he could compete, and he is proving that.”
—Teammate Clint Barmes

“I think Atkins is actually underrated as a third baseman—but don't tell him that.”
—Rockies coach Mike Gallego

“Garrett can hit!”
—Rockies coach Alan Cockrell

“He reserves his dry wit for his teammates, with whom he's quick with the good-natured needle.”
—Sportswriter Thomas Harding

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