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Baseball By Wes Bloomquist || wes.bloomquist@angelo.edu

DISPOSITION BUILDER: Get to know the cast of characters on this year's Angelo State baseball team

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, Texas
I'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, Texas
I'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 Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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 Naemark
Most serious teammate: Michael Urquidi
My 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, Texas
I'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, Texas
I'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'Dell
Most serious teammate:  Cody Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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, Texas
I'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 Shannon
My 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, Texas
I'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 Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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 Gibson
My 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, Minnesota
I'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 MacLean
Most serious teammate: Hunter Spear
My 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, Texas
I'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, Texas
I'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, Minnesota
I'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'Dell
Most serious teammate: Cody Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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 MacLean
People 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 Zak
My least favorite nickname I've had in my life: gully washer
Best nickname on the team: milkshake, Hunter Choate
Favorite 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, Texas
I'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 Rholl
Most serious teammate: Cody Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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 Hauser
Most serious teammate: Miles Gully
My 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 Scotia
I'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, Texas
I'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 Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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 Spear
My 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, Arizona
I'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 Gibson
My 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, Minnesota
I'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, Texas
I'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, Texas
I'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 Bass
My 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, Texas
I'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, Texas
I'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, Minnesota
I'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 Anderson
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Minnesota Twins
Funniest teammate: Seth Owen
Most serious teammate: Jamie MacLean
My 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 Naemark
After 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, Texas
I'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, Texas
I'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 Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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 Becker
My 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, Utah
I'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 Barron
Most serious teammate: Cody Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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 Tyner
People 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 Choate
Most serious teammate: David Goggin
My 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, Texas
I'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 Naemark
Most serious teammate: Cody Semler
My 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, Texas
I'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'Dell
Most serious teammate: Elias Aguirre
My 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, Texas
I'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.
 
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Players Mentioned

Blake Bass

#31 Blake Bass

RHP
6' 7"
Senior
R/R
Dillon Becker

#36 Dillon Becker

RHP
6' 3"
Junior
R/R
Graylon  Brown

#5 Graylon Brown

Pitcher
5' 9"
Junior
R/R
Hunter Choate

#18 Hunter Choate

Infield
5' 11"
Junior
R/R
Brett David

#28 Brett David

IF/OF
5' 11"
Senior
R/R
Trae Davis

#10 Trae Davis

RHP
5' 11"
Senior
R/R
Houston Droel

#44 Houston Droel

RHP
6' 1"
Redshirt Freshman
R/R
Hayden Elrod

#4 Hayden Elrod

RHP
5' 10"
Senior
R/R
David Goggin

#9 David Goggin

C/OF
5' 10"
Junior
L/R
Miles Gully

#24 Miles Gully

LHP
6' 4"
Senior
L/L

Players Mentioned

Blake Bass

#31 Blake Bass

6' 7"
Senior
R/R
RHP
Dillon Becker

#36 Dillon Becker

6' 3"
Junior
R/R
RHP
Graylon  Brown

#5 Graylon Brown

5' 9"
Junior
R/R
Pitcher
Hunter Choate

#18 Hunter Choate

5' 11"
Junior
R/R
Infield
Brett David

#28 Brett David

5' 11"
Senior
R/R
IF/OF
Trae Davis

#10 Trae Davis

5' 11"
Senior
R/R
RHP
Houston Droel

#44 Houston Droel

6' 1"
Redshirt Freshman
R/R
RHP
Hayden Elrod

#4 Hayden Elrod

5' 10"
Senior
R/R
RHP
David Goggin

#9 David Goggin

5' 10"
Junior
L/R
C/OF
Miles Gully

#24 Miles Gully

6' 4"
Senior
L/L
LHP