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

A: I like to warm up with my phone in my back pocket. This is because I have my warm-up scheduled perfectly to when I will start. I know I shouldn't have it with me, but I prefer a phone over a watch to check the time.

Q: Who is your favorite professional sports team?

A: New York Yankees.

Q: What is your favorite food to eat?

A: Steak.

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

A: I love to collect shoes.

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

A: Mrs. Rice, calculus.

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

A: Golf.

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

A: I have always wanted to travel to Thailand, mostly for the food, but they have very beautiful beaches and various ancient sites you can visit.

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

A: I would go with Max Scherzer because I think I could learn a lot about pitching at a higher level and how the game changes.

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

A: My mom is the most influential person in my life. She has always believed in me and will do anything to see me succeed. She was the one that drove me to my baseball lessons when I was younger and has never missed a game. I'm so thankful to have someone in my life that will drop everything in their day just to make me a better person.

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

A: I plan to pursue a career in medicine and become a cardiologist.