MLB.com recently conducted an interview in Spanish with Mets Top Prospect Rafael Montero about his future in baseball and his goals for 2014.

Here is an excerpt of the Interview:

MLB.com – You signed a bit late at age 20, at any point in time were you worried that you weren’t going to get an opportunity?

Montero – If I told you that I worried, It would be a lie, because the truth is I was working hard to reach that goal, because it’s the first goal that someone works toward. I always walked with my head held high and I knew it was coming.

MLB.com – Many have spoken about your calmness and command, how do you explain that?

Montero – When you go into the game, you can’t be nervous, you have to enter calm and relaxed to be able to play the way you want.

MLB.com – In 2014 Matt Harvey won’t be on the team, but there are other young arms; Do you want to be in the next phase of young arms that will be rising to the team in Queens?

Montero – If they give me the opportunity to be there, I will be working hard and will put in the work.

MLB.com – What is the primary goal for 2014 for Rafael Montero?

Montero – To reach the Major leagues, if it’s God’s will.

(Photo Credit: MiLB.com and BaseballAmerica.com)

Interview translated from Spanish into English for the our readers to enjoy