@Mr_Beefington (Ty Linton)

Ty is an OF for the Missoula Osprey an Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate. Ty is said to have very raw power and has the potential to be a 5 tool player. Power is said to be his best tool which is rated at above average to plus raw power. Ty was drafted in the 14th round by the Diamondbacks, and was ranked the #22 prospect in their system after the 2011 season.

                      

Q:What influenced your decision to play baseball?

A: "It was always a dream to play professional baseball as a kid, I am fortunate enough to be the small percent of guys to further their career. My father was a huge influence in my life and pushed me for greatness also instilled certain values within me to get me where i am today."

Q:What's your favorite city to play in?

A: "I was in the pioneer league this past year but i loved playing in our home town of Missoula Montana. It didn't get much better than that. the people were great the stadium was awesome and the town in general reminded me a lot of home! Little college town with a whole lot to do when we weren't at the field."

Q:What is your favorite thing to do on the road

A: "I love just being around my team mates we have a lot of great guys on the squad. we've made some great memories thus far hopefully continue to keep making them! But we do whatever passes the time, play a lot of practical jokes on each other and a whole lot of movies!!!"

Q:What's your best baseball memory.

A: "My first spring training, it was eye opening and kinda breath taking. First time I truly realized it was the first step to the journey of the rest of my career."

Q:What was it like when you were drafted?

A: "It was great experience, I was actually signed to play both football and baseball at the University of North Carolina so I was set either way and would of been pleased with whatever direction I would of taken but me and my family decided to sign my professional contract was the best thing for me. I've enjoyed it ever since then and I am very thankful for the opportunity."

Q:Have you ever waken up and said "I don't want to go to work today"?

A: "Not a day goes by where I ever regretted my decision to play baseball. It has opened some amazing doors for me and i've met some pretty special people. Plus I get to wake up every morning and do something I love not many people can say that. I am very blessed."

Q:What is the Best clubhouse prank you pulled/saw/had pulled on you.

A: "We hid all my buddies gear and told him we had donated it all to a fan and said we thought he wouldn't of mind. It went on for a good hour or so! he was furious!!!! Got HEEEEEEEEM"

Q:What is the  Funniest/ Strangest thing you've seen in the clubhouse.

A: "A lot of naked dancing going on...Don't ask me why but there is. Showers, Training room, throughout the locker room you name it. Some guys just have a rhythm they cant control."

Q:What's your favorite offseason activity?

A: "My favorite activity is always just spending time with my family. It's always tough to go 8 months or so without seeing them and they are all in school and working so its difficult to see one another."

Q:What is your favorite sport other than baseball?

A: "Football of course it was a huge part of me for so long! still miss those Friday night lights!"

Q:Who was your childhood role model

A: "I always looked up to my parents they are the only reason why I am where I am. Also I had a lot of coaches growing up that had a great impact on my life."

Q:What is your favorite thing to do on the road

A: "Sleep, Sleep and a whole lot of sleep. I never can on the bus rides so its just me catching up on some Zzzzz's. Also i enjoy finding new places to eat. I live for food."

Q:What did it feel like to get your first strikeout (pitcher/ hit (batter)?

A: "Like a huge weight was lifted of my shoulders." 

Q:What is the weirdest thing a fan has asked you to sign.

A: "I signed to little kids faces. Right across their foreheads. All I could imagine was two angry parents with their arms crossed just shaking their heads. I felt like Ricky Bobby."

Q:What is the biggest personal change you've had since becoming a pro-athlete?

A: "Just dealing with the mental side of baseball and not allowing it to overcome me as a person or a athlete."

Q:If you could play with/against any other athlete at any sport, what athlete would it be and in what sport?

A: "It would have to be Michael Jordan. I'm awful at basketball so it would be interesting."

Q: What are your thoughts on fan mail?

A: "I think its great and I encourage it."