I have always been a fan of Kyle's so asking him for an interview was an easy choice. He responded quickly, and all questions were asked via DM. If you would like to follow Kyle on twitter click here.
Q: What influenced your decision to play baseball?
A: "My fathers passion for the game got me excited to play and he was always my coach as well so it gave me the passion for the game."
Q: What is your favorite city to play in?
A: "By far my favorite city to play in was Indianapolis cause I was able to have so many friends and family come to the game."
Q: What is your favorite thing to do on the road?
A: "One of my favorite things to do on the road is probably finding the small town diners and food spots that are unique to the city."
Q: What is your best baseball memory?
A: "Either getting drafted, throwing a 9 inn shut out vs #1 Texas my junior year, or when I faced the minimum and 1 hit in high A in 2010."
Q: What was it like when you were drafted?
A: "It was a memory I will never forget and get chills everytime I think of it! stressful at times, but so much fun to hear my name called!"
Q: Have you ever waken up and said "I don't want to go to work today"?
A: "hahaha I don't think theres been a time I didn't wanna go, but when your body is aching & tired it is hard to get out of bed sometimes!"
Q:What is the best clubhouse prank you pulled/saw/had pulled on you?
A: "A guy on the extended team each day would hide another guys keys each day because he knew he would be leaving after his rehab was done, and it would cause the guy to look for his keys for like 15 min just to delay him getting home by a few min since he got done at 11 each day."
Q: What is the funniest or strangest thing you have seen in the clubhouse?
A: "Too many funny things and strange things happen to only name one...haha"
Q: What is your favorite off season activity?
A: "Hanging out with my parents, in-laws, and extended family, cause I don't really get to see them very much during the season..."
Q: What is your favorite sport other than baseball?
A: "Favorite to play is golf. Favorite to watch is probably college basketball.."
Q: Who was your childhood role model?
A: "Childhood role model was probably my Dad."
Q: What did it feel like to get your first strike out?
A: "I don't really remember my first 1st k but I am sure if I get the chance to get a MLB K it would be fun!"
Q: What is the weirdest thing a fan has asked you to sign?
A: "I would say the weirdest thing I have signed was either some kids shoes, or a can of budweiser.."
Q: What is the biggest personal change you've had since becoming a pro athlete?
A: "I would say the travel we do. It's pretty weird living out of a suitcase for most of the summer as well as moving at least 2x a year."
Q: If you could play with/against any other athlete in any sport, what athlete would it be and what sport?
A: "I would like to play some gold with some PGA players and have them teach me some stuff so I can stop getting frustrated about my game..."
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My wife & I are blessed to go to the D.R. each year on a mission trip to visit kids in a city/school that my agent & Garrett Anderson helped start. It opened in 2009 & we go every year to re-paint facilities, clean up the ball field and add new things to the project. If you are able to give $, sponsor a child, or want to keep up with the progress of the project, please visit this site. I will be auctioning off game used items on Ebay to help raise funds for our project in the D.R. cause they need electricity ASAP! More information will be coming when I know when & what I will be auctioning off! Thanks for the support!https://www.missionofmercy.org/BaseballProject
I like that he and his wife support a charity together!
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