April 15, 2008
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TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH
Dear Vandy Fans,
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Sorry I missed last week’s entry, I have been busy trying to finish up school and the rest of the semester. As for the year last week was a good week for us and we will try and continue that this week with two tough mid-week opponents. Please come out and show your support as we take on Auburn this weekend at Hawkins Field.
I took some time to answer some of the questions for this week and next week I will talk about this summer and what it was like playing with some of the guys in the SEC and rooming with Pedro Alvarez.
Until Next Week, Flash
Steve (Brentwood)
First of all I just wanted to tell you that me and my son love watching you play. Keep up the good work! But my question is about your back pocket that seems to always be out. Is that a good luck thing or do you even mean for it to be out? Thanks, Steve
Haha, yeah it is not a coincidence that it is always out. I have always pulled my back left pocket out since high school. It is something I just started doing and has stuck ever since.
Cole (Lexington)
As a fellow amateur baseball, I have wondered what a successful hitter thinks prior to and during your at-bat to keep your focus?
Staying focused is one of the hardest things to do in baseball, but you need to have the ability to come in and out of at-bats. After the at-bat is over you need to be able to let it go and move on. Before each at-bat I try to visualize the pitcher and try and understand how he is going to pitch me. Once I get into the box I let all the thinking go and it becomes a one on one game (me vs. the pitcher)
Jake (Nashville)
Ryan, I’m 13 and right now I’m in a slump. What do you think is the best thing to get out of a slump?
Just stay positive, every player goes through slumps no matter what level you are at. Just keep being aggressive and you will come out of it. Don’t get down on yourself and know that you are a good player and you will be out of it in no time!
John (Oxford, MS)
Ryan, What do you like about the F3 bat compared with other options?
I actually use a Voodoo and like it. Most all the bats are the same to me, so whatever one feels right I like to use.
Julian (Santa Ana)
Flash…What are your thoughts on wooden vs. aluminum bats at the college level. Should D1 schools only be using wooden bats?
Many people may argue that they should use wood and that would speed the game up and keep the pace. However college baseball has a lot of history with aluminum so it would tough to change at this point.
Drew (Portland, ME)
Ryan, what is your routine before a game?
My routine is pretty simple. I like to get to the field and do a light workout in the weight room just to get ready. Some days I take swings before batting practice depending on how I feel. I usually like to listen to music on my Ipod before we go on the field. I like listening to all kinds of music mostly rap and alternative.
G Jones (Mt Airy, MD)
What do you prefer better: An Italian Sandwich or some Tennesee BBQ?
Good question because I love to eat. I have adapted to BBQ and it is great down here in the south however I would have to say the Italian Sandwich because I have been eating that my whole life. My favorite food is anything that my Grandmother cooks!