Here are some insights on the 2015 Angelo State baseball players before the first pitch of the season is thrown on Monday at McMurry, from their all-time favorite baseball memories to the behind the scenes thoughts that make up their personalities. The Rams will open the season with a 1 p.m. doubleheader against the War Hawks on Monday at Walt Driggers Field in Abilene before hosting Texas A&M International on Friday and Saturday at Foster Field. Elias Aguirre || Freshman || Outfield || Midland, TexasI'm excited about this season because: It is my first year of college baseball.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My grandparents.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Winning state sophomore year of high school.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Antonio Banderas
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Aniston
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Josh Hamilton, Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Sew
Favorite band/artist: Josh Abbott Band
Favorite movie: American Sniper
Favorite television show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jayden Odell
Most serious teammate: Cody Simler
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Bro Elias
Best nickname on the team: Sunbear
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "Ya know"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Studying engineering at Texas Tech University.
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Obtain a mechanical engineering degree at Texas Tech University.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Communicate and be loud.
Nick Barron || Freshman || Infield || San Angelo, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a really strong group of guys that all work together.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My dad.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Hitting my first homerun
Actor who would play me in a movie: The Rock
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Carrie Underwood
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Kevin Hart, Phil Mickelson , JC Snyder
People would be surprised if they knew I could: sing every word of "blank space" by Taylor Swift
Favorite band/artist: George Strait
Favorite movie: American Sniper
Favorite television show: American Idol
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Detroit Tigers
Funniest teammate: JC Snyder
Most serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life:
Best nickname on the team: Pooky (Graylon)
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "What's funny Graylon?"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: A Cowboy
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Become an entrepreneur and open up my own business.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Keep playing as a team and have fun.
Blake Bass || Senior || RHP || Lubbock, TexasI'm excited about this season because: It's my senior year and I know this team can go far.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: my dad.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: My favorite baseball memory is making a run to the state title game my senior year of High School.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Jason Segel
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Kristen Bell
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Happy Gilmore, Gary Potter off Happy Gilmore, and Ty Webb off Caddyshack
People would be surprised if they knew I could: fit in small cars
Favorite band/artist: Turnpike Troubadours
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite television show: Two and a Half Men
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate:
Steve NaemarkMost serious teammate:
Michael UrquidiMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: All of the inappropriate names associated with my last name.
Best nickname on the team: Milkshake
Favorite coach Brooks saying: GRAYLON
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Playing football
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Play pro ball and open up a gym
Our team will be successful this season if we: Play the game the right way, communicate, trust each other, and pick each other up.
Dillon Becker || Junior || RHP || Bastrop, TexasI'm excited about this season because: This is the closet team I have ever been a part of, on and off the field.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: I would call my parents
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: My first college start against St. Mary's
Actor who would play me in a movie: Owen Wilson
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Anniston
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Blake Shelton, My Dad, and My Grandpa Becker
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Have conversations in my sleep
Favorite band/artist: Turnpike Troubadour's
Favorite movie: Lone Survivor
Favorite television show: Breaking Bad/ Shark Tank
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jayden
Most serious teammate: Michael
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Sugar Lips
Best nickname on the team: Sun Bear (
Danny McInnis)
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "Like I say"....
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Hunting
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Be successful in life and be a good father.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Score more runs than we allow.
Graylon Brown || Junior || RHP || Brownwood, TexasI'm excited about this season because: This team is on the same page and wanting the same goal
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: My mother
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Winning Conference championship
Actor who would play me in a movie: Denzel Washington
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Blake Lively
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Al Newman, Michael Jordan, Ken Griffey Jr
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Play Soccer
Favorite band/artist: Drake
Favorite movie: Man on fire
Favorite television show: Martin
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Yankees
Funniest teammate:
Jayden O'DellMost serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Carl
Best nickname on the team: Big Rig
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Graylon you're cut.
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Playing football
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Run my own business.
Our team will be successful this season if we: play together and stay focused.
Hunter Choate || Junior || Infield || Athens, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We are good at baseball.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My Dad.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: I stole a base one time.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Samuel L. Jackson.
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Olivia Wilde.
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Any three people on the team except Dave.
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Solve a Rubik cube.
Favorite band/artist: ZZ Top.
Favorite movie: Harry Potter series.
Favorite television show: How I Met Your Mother.
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Rangers.
Funniest teammate: Anyone but
Jamie MacLean.
Most serious teammate: Garrison.
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: None have ever bothered me.
Best nickname on the team:
Brett David.
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Y'all suck today.
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Doing exactly what I am right now, going to college.
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Put my degree to use.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Win lots of games.
Brett David || Senior || Infield || El Paso, TexasI'm excited about this season because: the team looks great, it's my senior year and last chance to win a national championship!
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: I'd call my brother and Dad
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: First college baseball game when I had the game winning hit against #2 ranked St. Marys
Actor who would play me in a movie: Gerard Butler
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Kate Beckinsale
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Adam Sandler
People would be surprised if they knew I could:
Favorite band/artist: Cody Johnson
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite television show: Criminal Minds and Family Guy
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Rangers and White Sox
Funniest teammate:
Hunter Choate Most serious teammate:
Matt ShannonMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Bert
Best nickname on the team: Reptar (Dave Goggin)
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Listen to what we tell you but don't listen to what we say
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: working and going to school
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: go into Physical Therapy school
Our team will be successful this season if we: work together, play as a team and have fun doing it.
Trae Davis || Senior || RHP || Mexia, TexasI'm excited about this season because: It's my senior year and we are really talented
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: Parents
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: getting drafted in high school
Actor who would play me in a movie: Will Smith
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jurnee Smollett
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Ken Griffey Jr, Barack Obama and Will Smith
People would be surprised if they knew I could: perform slam poetry
Favorite band/artist: Lil wayne
Favorite movie: Too many to choose from.
Favorite television show: Empire
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jayden Odell
Most serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: traetrae
Best nickname on the team: Sun Bear
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Real Shouldery
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Playing football
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Be a network Marketing professional and a sports broadcaster
Our team will be successful this season if we: Stay focused
Paxton DeLaGarza || Junior || Infield || Lubbock, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We are a very close group with a common goal in mind. Everyone is very competitive and we are hungry to win.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run or threw a no-hitter: My parents
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: going to state my junior year of high school
Actor who would play me in a movie: The Rock
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Anniston
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: (Shooter)
Derek Steffek, Jo houser, Derrick Tyner
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Play Guitar Hero like Jimi Hendrix
Favorite band/artist: Anything besides death metal
Favorite movie: Little Big League
Favorite television show: Arrow
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jayden Odell
Most serious teammate:
Garrison GibsonMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Pacman
Best nickname on the team: Shooter (
Derek Steffek)
Favorite coach Brooks saying: K?
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Playing golf
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Own my own baseball facility or fitness gym
Our team will be successful this season if we: Be prepared mentally and physically every day.
Houston Droel || R-Freshman || RHP || Bloomington, MinnesotaI'm excited about this season because: We have great team chemistry.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run or threw a no-hitter: My parents
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Throwing a no-hitter my Junior year of high school baseball
Actor who would play me in a movie: Tom Cruise
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Scarlett Johansson
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Klayton Kershaw
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Solve a Rubik's Cube
Favorite band/artist: Brooks & Dunn
Favorite movie: American Sniper
Favorite television show: Friday Night Lights
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Minnesota Twins
Funniest teammate:
Jamie MacLeanMost serious teammate:
Hunter SpearMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Hootie
Best nickname on the team: Sun Bear
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "I am not the smartest person in the world, but I think I am."
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Playing football
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Go to Law School
Our team will be successful this season if we: Are mentally stronger than our opponents.
Hayden Elrod || Senior || RHP || Kennedale, TexasI'm excited about this season because: Everybody knows their role and is excited about starting season.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: My parents and my girlfriend
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: ?Winning state in high school
Actor who would play me in a movie: Aziz Ansari
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Michelle Rodriguez
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: My dad, Tiger Woods, and Happy Gilmore
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Throw a pigskin a quarter mile
Favorite band/artist: Drake
Favorite movie: Space Jam
Favorite television show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jayden
Most serious teammate: ?Michael
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: C..krod?
Best nickname on the team: JoDell
Favorite coach Brooks saying: ?If you make every out you'll probably win the game.
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Rob a jewelry store and tell them make me a grill
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Teach and coach baseball?
Our team will be successful this season if we: Don't beat ourselves, stay within ourselves and make every play that can be made.
Garrison Gibson || Freshman || Infield || College Station, TexasI'm excited about this season because: As a team we have the chance to do some really amazing things.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: I would call my Dad because we've always talked about those kind of moments.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: My favorite baseball memory would have to be the day I committed to play for Angelo State University.
Actor who would play me in a movie: I would have to say Mark Wahlberg or Samuel L. Jackson.
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: That's a tough one, probably Jennifer Lawrence or Scarlett Johansson.
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Happy Gilmore, Captain Jack Sparrow, and Jackie Robinson.
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Act like a normal human being. I am pretty weird and goofy most of the time.
Favorite band/artist: I don't really have a favorite band or artist. I guess I just like whatever sounds good to my ears and something I can jam to.
Favorite movie: My favorite movie would have to be Warrior with Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton
Favorite television show: The Big Bang Theory for sure
Favorite Major League Baseball team: If I have to pick one I would say the Los Angeles Angels.
Funniest teammate:
Kellen Rholl. He is a lefty in every sense of the meaning.
Most serious teammate:
Cody Semler My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Man I've had some bad ones. I have to say the worst was probably "mayonnaise" or "the walking paper" because of how white I am.
Best nickname on the team: Danny "Sun Bear" McInnis. You can't beat the name Sun Bear!
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "You've got to trust your teammates, but you can't trust 'em!"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: On a lake fishing or in the woods hunting
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Be somewhere in a team's farm system working to make it to the show and live my dream.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Communicate with each other and lean on one another. We have to play as a team and not individuals.
David Goggin || Junior || Outfield/Catcher || Red Wing, MinnesotaI'm excited about this season because: We have a talented group of guys that have worked hard to be where we are at and are ready to finally see the hard work translate into success on the field.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My family
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Tripping before I even made it to 1st base on my first collegiate hit. Coach Anderson will never let me live that one down.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Robert Downey Jr.
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Mila Kunis
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: My grandpa, my dad, and Einstein
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Unboil a hardboiled egg
Favorite band/artist: Jake Owen
Favorite movie: The Rookie
Favorite television show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Minnesota Twins
Funniest teammate:
Jayden O'DellMost serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Groggins
Best nickname on the team: Pookie (
Graylon Brown)
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "You have to trust your teammates, but don't trust them. You guys get what I mean?"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Stuck in a chemistry lab for miserably long hours each day
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Attend graduate school and obtain my Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Our team will be successful this season if we: Come to play every day with 100% effort and win on Sundays.
Miles Gully || Senior || LHP || San Angelo, TexasI'm excited about this season because: we play as a team very well.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: my dad
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime:
Actor who would play me in a movie: Will Ferrell
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jessica Lopez
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: joe Hauser, Jayden Odell,
Jamie MacLeanPeople would be surprised if they knew I could: Play ping pong at a professional level
Favorite band/artist: Josh Abbott band
Favorite movie: Bull Durham
Favorite television show: the walking dead
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jayden Odell
Most serious teammate:
Bryce ZakMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: gully washer
Best nickname on the team: milkshake,
Hunter ChoateFavorite coach Brooks saying: am I right?
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: achieving my undergraduate degree
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: have a successful job that I enjoy doing
Our team will be successful this season if we: play together.
Joe Hauser || Sophomore || RHP || Georgetown, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a close-knit team that is focused on winning a National Championship
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: My Dad
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: High-fiving my dad rounding third base after hitting my first home run.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Ashton Kutcher
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Anna Kendrick
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Johnny Manziel, Rickie Fowler, Rob Gronkowski
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Do a few tricks on a skateboard
Favorite band/artist: Brett Hauser Band
Favorite movie: Space Jam
Favorite television show: South Park
Favorite Major League Baseball team: St. Louis Cardinals
Funniest teammate:
Kellen RhollMost serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Jason
Best nickname on the team: Big Rig
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "Hey guys bring it in... Ya'll played great out there today, but you played horrible"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: A basketball player
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Become a nurse practitioner
Our team will be successful this season if we: maintain our intensity in practice in the middle/end of the year just like our intensity in the beginning, and we don't get complacent with ourselves.
Jarryd Klemm || Junior || Outfield/Catcher || Adelaide (Australia)I'm excited about this season because: I think we are going to be a really competitive team that is going to be hard to beat! It's going to be a lot of fun!
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: I guess I would Skype my parents, and let them know how the game went, but they will probably be streaming the game live.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Playing for the junior Australia national team was pretty amazing!
Actor who would play me in a movie: Hugh Jackman (because his an Aussie)
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Megan Fox
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Dad, Adam Scott, Tiger Woods
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Favorite band/artist: ACDC
Favorite movie: The Blindside
Favorite television show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Boston Red Sox
Funniest teammate: JC
Most serious teammate: Brooks
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Flemm
Best nickname on the team: Shooter (Derek stephick)
Favorite coach Brooks saying: You gotta trust your team mates, but don't trust them!
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: in Australia on the beach!
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: travel back to Australia!
Our team will be successful this season if we: work hard and do everything to the best of abilities.
Sam Kohler || Junior || Infield || Dripping Springs, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a great group of guys on this team and it's going to be a lot of fun winning games with them.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My Dad, My Mom, and then my sisters.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Going to a baseball tournament in Cooperstown, NY.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Mark Wahlburg
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Emma Watson
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Jonah Hill, Jim Thome, My dad
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Get on every ride at amusement parks
Favorite band/artist: Kid Cudi
Favorite movie: Wolf of Wall Street/Old School
Favorite television show: Dexter
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Cleveland Indians
Funniest teammate:
Joe HauserMost serious teammate:
Miles GullyMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Sammy Sprinkler
Best nickname on the team: Sun Bear
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Get the freakin bunt down
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Probably real good at intramurals
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Eventually start up my own business.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Compete and play with energy every single day.
Jamie MacLean || Junior || LHP || Nova ScotiaI'm excited about this season because: we can be very successful
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: my brother/ my father
Actor who would play me in a movie: Will Ferrell
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Kiera Knightley
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Ricky, Bubbles, Jim Lahey
People would be surprised if they knew I could: solve a Rubik's cube/ clap my feet
Favorite band/artist: ACDC
Favorite movie: All of the Star Wars saga
Favorite television show: Friends
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Toronto Blue Jays
Funniest teammate: Not Dave
Most serious teammate: Garrison
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Slooth
Best nickname on the team: Milkshake duh
Favorite coach Brooks saying: I mean I'm right, right?
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: petting dogs
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Real Estate agent
Our team will be successful this season if we: continue to get better every day.
Cameron Massengill || Senior || Catcher || Kennedale, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a tight-knit group of players and have a very good chance of being great this year.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My dad
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Winning a State Championship
Actor who would play me in a movie: Denzel Washington
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Blake Lively
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Tiger Woods, My Dad, and Derek Jeter
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Ride a motorcycle
Favorite band/artist: Rebelution
Favorite movie: Finding Nemo
Favorite television show: Friends
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jaden Odell
Most serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Dumbo
Best nickname on the team: Pookie
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "Your real shouldery"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: A pro wakeboarder
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Be a high school baseball coach and a biology
Our team will be successful this season if we: Pitch like we can pitch, play defense like we can play defense, and hit like we can hit.
Danny McInnis || Sophomore || RHP || Thunder Bay (Ontario, Canada)I'm excited about this season because: If we play to our full potential we have the opportunity to win a national championship.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: My Mother
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: The Canadian National Championships when my team almost made it to the Little League World Series.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Mark Wahlberg
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Olivia Wilde
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: My Father, Roy Halladay and David Ortiz
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Snorkle/ Scuba Dive
Favorite band/artist: Rittz
Favorite movie: Unbroken
Favorite television show: The Blacklist
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Philadelphia Phillies
Funniest teammate: Jayden Odell
Most serious teammate:
Hunter Spear My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Gunner
Best nickname on the team: Sun Bear
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Am I right?
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Playing hockey in the great white north
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Become a Physical Therapist, or continue to pursue my baseball career.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Limit the mental mistakes, throw strikes and play smart baseball.
Evan Moore || Freshman || RHP || Alpine, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a solid team with a ton of character.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run or threw a no-hitter: My parents. They are my biggest supporters.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: My first little league homerun.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Brad Pitt
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Kate Upton
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Mike Tyson, Larry Bird, and Kenney Rodgers.
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Play Guitar
Favorite band/artist: Lucero
Favorite movie: The Blind Side
Favorite television show: Dexter
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Rangers
Funniest teammate:
Jamie MacLean Most serious teammate:
Hunter SpearMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Pretty Boy
Best nickname on the team: SunBear
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Just a full time student.
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Become a Game Warden.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Continue playing for each other.
Steve Naemark || Junior || LHP || Tucson, ArizonaI'm excited about this season because: We have great team chemistry and we are going to play great quality baseball.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: My biggest fan, my father.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Playing in the JUCO World Series
Actor who would play me in a movie: James Franco
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Isla Fisher
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Josh Travis (guitarist), Yogi Berra, Achilles
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Jam on the drums
Favorite band/artist: The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite television show: Seinfeld
Favorite Major League Baseball team: San Diego Padres
Funniest teammate: Jamie McLean
Most serious teammate:
Garrison GibsonMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Can't say I've had a bad one.
Best nickname on the team:
Jarryd Klemm: Kiwi
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "I know that doesn't make sense, but does that make sense?"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: A rock star in a metal band
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: make stacks on stacks on stacks on stacks
Our team will be successful this season if we: Play catch and don't make errors. Play simple baseball.
Nehwon Norkeh || Sophomore || Outfield || Minneapolis, MinnesotaI'm excited about this season because: of our team chemistry
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: my parents
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Hitting my first homerun in little league
Actor who would play me in a movie: Doug E. Doug
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Aniston
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Trevor hall, Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Play disc golf
Favorite band/artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite movie: The lion king
Favorite television show: Rocket power
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Chicago Cubs
Funniest teammate: JC Snyder
Most serious teammate: Hunter choate
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Whoopi Goldberg
Best nickname on the team: Sun Bear
Favorite coach Brooks saying: 2 minutes
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: In school
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Travel the world
Our team will be successful this season if we: Have fun
Jayden O'Dell || Junior || RHP || Tuscola, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a ton of talent and I am ready to see it in action.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: My mom
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: First no hitter.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Will Ferrell
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Kate Upton
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Vince Carter, Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Kenny Powers
People would be surprised if they knew I could: play the trumpet
Favorite band/artist: John Mayer
Favorite movie: 300
Favorite television show: Seinfeld
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Yankees
Funniest teammate: Jamie Maclean
Most serious teammate: Garrison
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Jbone
Best nickname on the team:
Favorite coach Brooks saying:
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: who really knows
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Environmental Specialist
Our team will be successful this season if we: Do things right.
Seth Owen || Freshman || RHP || Brownwood, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a great chance to be really good, and to see what this team can do
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: My grandpa
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: hitting my first homerun
Actor who would play me in a movie: Jim Carrey
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Lawrence
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Curt Schilling, Dustin Pedroia, and Terry Francona
People would be surprised if they knew I could: drive a standard car
Favorite band/artist: Zac Brown Band
Favorite movie: Benchwarmers
Favorite television show: Sportscenter
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Boston Red Sox
Funniest teammate: Jamie Maclean
Most serious teammate:
Blake BassMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Mantis
Best nickname on the team: Graylon- Pookie
Favorite coach Brooks saying: I'm shaped like a V Graylon.
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Bored out of my mind
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Become a baseball coach
Our team will be successful this season if we: score more runs that our opponents.
Chandler Patterson || Sophomore || Outfield || Lubbock, TexasI'm excited about this season because: I feel like we have a great team who can do great things.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My parents
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Falling down on the baseline in first collegiate game.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Matthew McConaughy
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Julianne Hough
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: John Wayne, Jesus, Johnny Cash
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Play Guitar
Favorite band/artist: Aaron Watson
Favorite movie: Rambo First Blood Part 2
Favorite television show: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jamie Maclean
Most serious teammate: Captain Dave
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Pattyboy
Best nickname on the team: Milkshake
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "Trust your teammates, but don't trust them."
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Hunting
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Open up my own business.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Give 100% effort every day.
Garrett Powers || Freshman || Outfield || Wall, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have the potential to go a long way
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My brother
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: playing on Dell Diamond my senior year
Actor who would play me in a movie: Taylor Kitsch
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Blake Lively
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Kat Williams, Kate Upton, Jason Sudeikis, Andy Samberg
People would be surprised if they knew I could: wakeboard in the ocean
Favorite band/artist: J Boog
Favorite movie: Shooter
Favorite television show: Tom and Jerry
Funniest teammate: Jaden Odell
Most serious teammate: DT
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Smiley
Best nickname on the team: Sunbear
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Any Tupac lyrics
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: traveling the world
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Start a business
Our team will be successful this season if we: stay healthy.
Kellen Rholl || Freshman || LHP || Shoreview, MinnesotaI'm excited about this season because: This team has a chance to do something special
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: My parents
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Winning the State Championship junior and senior year in High school
Actor who would play me in a movie: Morgan Freeman
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Aniston
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Tiger Woods, Happy Gilmore, and Shooter McGavin
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Play Baseball
Favorite band/artist: Drake
Favorite movie: Interstellar
Favorite television show: How I Met Your Mother or Ram Talk Daily with
John AndersonFavorite Major League Baseball team: Minnesota Twins
Funniest teammate:
Seth OwenMost serious teammate:
Jamie MacLeanMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Rhollie Pollie Ollie
Best nickname on the team: "Bruno Mars"(
Elias Aguirre)
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "Kellen, how are you so smart? There is nothing left I can teach you"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: In a death metal band with
Steve NaemarkAfter graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Travel the world
Our team will be successful this season if we: Score more runs than the other team.
Cody Semler || Senior || Infield || Allen, TexasI'm excited about this season because: It's my last go around in college.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run or threw a no-hitter: My dad.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Go ahead homerun against the Ocala Blaze when I was 12.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Paul Walker
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Kate Beckinsale
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: My two cousins Colin and Kevin, and my buddy Josh
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Sing
Favorite band/artist: Cole Swindell
Favorite movie: Into the Blue
Favorite television show: Two and a half men
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Chicago Cubs
Funniest teammate: Jayden
Most serious teammate: DT
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: If anything it would be Bae. I despise that word.
Best nickname on the team: Shooter
Favorite coach Brooks saying: You know what I'm saying?
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: A fighter pilot in the US Navy.
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Enjoy life and whatever comes my way.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Stick together.
Matthew Shannon || R-Freshman || RHP || Pleasanton, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We are a close team that has a ton of potential.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run or threw a no-hitter: My Grandpaw
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Throwing a no-hitter at Texas State.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Matthew McConaughey
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Happy Gilmore, Tiger Woods and My Brother
People would be surprised if they knew: I grew up on a farm.
Favorite band/artist: John Langston
Favorite movie: The Kingdom
Favorite television show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate:
Steve Naemark Most serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Vienna Sausage
Best nickname on the team: Pookie
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "Brett, Be a blocker"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Farming
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Start Coaching
Our team will be successful this season if we: Execute the way we can.
Hunter Spear || Junior || Infield || Lubbock, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have the potential to win a lot of games.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My parents.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Playing on Dell Diamond.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Tom Hardy
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Katy Perry
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Thurnis Haley, Bill Murray, Garrett Taylor
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Cook minute rice in 59 seconds
Favorite band/artist: A Day To Remember
Favorite movie: Lone Survivor
Favorite television show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate: Jayden Odell
Most serious teammate:
Dillon BeckerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Fear the Spear
Best nickname on the team: Shooter "Paxton De La Garza"
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Listen to what I'm saying, but don't listen.
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Working and going to school
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Run a small business.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Be routine and get small jobs done.
J.C. Snyder || Senior || Infield/Outfield || Salem, UtahI'm excited about this season because: I am with a new team and in a new town and our team looks really good.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My brother.
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Playing on the same baseball teams with my brother.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Mark Wahlberg
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Aniston
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Mark Wahlberg, Rob Dyrdek, Kevin Hart
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Cook
Favorite band/artist: Common Kings
Favorite movie: Italian Job
Favorite television show: Shark Tank
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Seattle Mariners
Funniest teammate:
Nick BarronMost serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Marv
Best nickname on the team: Spearski
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Listen to what I say but don't do what I say.
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Going to culinary art school
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Become a chef
Our team will be successful this season if we: Win a lot more games than we lose.
Derek Steffek || Junior || Infield || Austin, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a lot of talent and a chance to do great things.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My dad
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: When I hit my first home run.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Adam Sandler
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Aniston
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Paxton De La Garza,
Nick Barron, and
Derek TynerPeople would be surprised if they knew I could: I can read.
Favorite band/artist: Cross Canadian Ragweed
Favorite movie: Bad Boys 2
Favorite television show: Justified
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Yankees
Funniest teammate:
Hunter ChoateMost serious teammate:
David GogginMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Stifler
Best nickname on the team: Bass Cheeks
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Trust your teammates but don't trust your teammates. You know what I mean?
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Attending school working on getting my degree
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Become a Baseball Coach.
Derek Tyner || Senior || Infield || Boerne, TexasI'm excited about this season because: It is my senior season and I feel we have the team to win it all. Also because I love the game of baseball.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My dad
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Hitting a lead-off homerun when I played in a summer ball all-star game.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Vince Vaughn
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Nicky Whelan
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: My Dad, Will Ferrell, Kevin Costner,
People would be surprised if they knew I could: juggle
Favorite band/artist: Turnpike Troubadours
Favorite movie: Tin CupFavorite television show: Shark Tank
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Houston Astros
Funniest teammate:
Steve NaemarkMost serious teammate:
Cody SemlerMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: I like all of them
Best nickname on the team: Bass cheeks
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Any contradictory statement
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Playing golf
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Make bank bro.
Our team will be successful this season if we: Score more runs than the other team.
Michael Urquidi || Freshman || Outfield || El Paso, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We have a lot of great talent and the capability of winning it all.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run: My dad
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Winning district my senior year in high school.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Brad Pitt
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Kate Upton
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: My dad, My brother and Bryce Harper
People would be surprised if they knew I could: Play the guitar
Favorite band/artist: G-Eazy and August Alsina
Favorite movie: The Conjuring
Favorite television show: Adventure Time
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Washington Nationals
Funniest teammate:
Jayden O'DellMost serious teammate:
Elias AguirreMy least favorite nickname I've had in my life: Pop Tart
Best nickname on the team: Sun Bear
Favorite coach Brooks saying: "Respect!!"
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Working at Cici's Pizza
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Become a nurse practitioner
Our team will be successful this season if we: Communicate and stay focused on the goal.
Bryce Zak || Junior || RHP || San Angelo, TexasI'm excited about this season because: We are a team with an unbelievable amount of talent and potential.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I threw a no-hitter: either my parents sister or girlfriend whomever wasn't there
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: playing baseball at Angelo State
Actor who would play me in a movie: Vince Vaughn
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Jennifer Lawrence
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, George W. Bush
People would be surprised if they knew I could: hit the baseball a quarter mile
Favorite band/artist: incubus
Favorite movie: any marvel movie really
Favorite television show: game of thrones
Favorite Major League Baseball team: rangers
Funniest teammate: Jim Bob
Most serious teammate: Jayden
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: slim
Best nickname on the team: Pookie "Graylon's"
Favorite coach Brooks saying: Am I right?
If I wasn't playing baseball I would be: Lost
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: make bank
Our team will be successful this season if we: play our game and leave it all on the field.