Q: What in-game rituals or superstitions do you have?

A: Right before every inning I say a quick prayer so that I'm wise with my decisions, and I also never wear my hat while I'm in the dugout.

Q: Who is your favorite professional sports team?

A: Kansas City Royals.

Q: What is your favorite food to eat?

A: Nothing beats a nice authentic Mexican meal.

Q: Name one thing people may be surprised to learn about you?

A: My mother is a breast cancer survivor, and that is the reason I have pink on my glove.

Q: Who is your favorite teacher and what is your favorite high school subject?

A: Favorite teacher is my junior year English teacher, Mrs. DePrietro. My favorite subject I would say as of right now is the personal finance course I took last year.

Q: Outside of baseball, what is your next hobby?

A: Though I'm awful at the sport, I love to golf with my friends in my spare time.

Q: If you could travel anywhere outside the U.S., what would be your dream location and why?

A: Probably somewhere in the Maldives because I have always seen pictures of how beautiful the scenery and beaches are there.

Q: Name the person you'd like to meet the most and why?

A: Probably Will Ferrell because I have always been a fan of his movies and he seems like a truly hilarious person.

Q: Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

A: 110 percent my mom. Seeing the courage and joy that she carried throughout her breast cancer fight inspired me to chase after every day like it's my last.

Q: After baseball, what career are you planning to pursue?

A: If baseball doesn't work out, I would love to begin a career selling real estate.