Jan 25, 2009 11:58 AM EST

Rockies' shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is confident that he'll bounce back after a rough second season and repeat the success of his rookie campaign in 2009.

"I still believe in myself," Tulowitzki said. "It's not like I think what happened my first year was a fluke."

He missed 59 games because of a torn left quadriceps and a lacerated right hand in 2008.

"I could care less what people say about me. I know the person I am, and no one was more frustrated than I was; I can guarantee you that," said Tulowitzki.

Via St. Louis Post-Dispatch