This week I will post a brief interview with Myrtle Beach outfielder Jared Hoying which took place back in Spring Training. Jared has been having a very good season, hitting .289 (15th in the Carolina League), with 4 home runs and 16 RBIs for the High-A Pelicans. Jared was very nice to do this interview with me and I would like to thank him for doing so.
Me: Is there anything specific you've been working on so far in the offseason, and if so, what is it?
Jared: Just tried to get bigger and stronger and faster. Continue to work out with a bunch of weights, and run a bunch. Stuff like that, and just overall fitness and constant practice on my swing.
Me: What is the worst injury you've ever had and why?
Jared: Last year, I was sliding head first into a base, and kind of dislocated my shoulder. It's been about the worst injury I've ever had, luckily, so I've been pretty fortunate.
Me: How much time did you miss for that?
Jared: I missed about two weeks, and it lingered with me throughout the whole season.
Me: So it was early on in the year?
Jared: Yeah.
Me: Which minor league ballpark has been your favorite to play in?
Jared: I love Spokane. I was in Spokane my first year and they have great fans up there. That was by far my favorite ballpark to play at.
Me: Who are the three toughest pitchers you've faced and why?
Jared: I'm not too good with names, but last year I got to face Stephen Strasburg in a rehab start and he was good. He's the real deal, so it was fun to face him.
Me: Who are your three favorite teammates since you've joined the Rangers organization and why?
Jared: It's hard to name a name. I love my teammates. We get along great, and I've loved playing with everybody.
Me: Last one: What's been the best game so far of your professional career and why?
Jared: Had a lot of good ones. One that sticks out is my first home run up in Spokane. That was just one moment I'll never forget.
Me: Thank you.
Jared: Yep. No problem.
I would like to thank Jared again for giving me some of his time to do this interview.
Come back next week for my San Francisco and Oakland trip report.
Me: Is there anything specific you've been working on so far in the offseason, and if so, what is it?
Jared: Just tried to get bigger and stronger and faster. Continue to work out with a bunch of weights, and run a bunch. Stuff like that, and just overall fitness and constant practice on my swing.
Me: What is the worst injury you've ever had and why?
Jared: Last year, I was sliding head first into a base, and kind of dislocated my shoulder. It's been about the worst injury I've ever had, luckily, so I've been pretty fortunate.
Me: How much time did you miss for that?
Jared: I missed about two weeks, and it lingered with me throughout the whole season.
Me: So it was early on in the year?
Jared: Yeah.
Me: Which minor league ballpark has been your favorite to play in?
Jared: I love Spokane. I was in Spokane my first year and they have great fans up there. That was by far my favorite ballpark to play at.
Me: Who are the three toughest pitchers you've faced and why?
Jared: I'm not too good with names, but last year I got to face Stephen Strasburg in a rehab start and he was good. He's the real deal, so it was fun to face him.
Me: Who are your three favorite teammates since you've joined the Rangers organization and why?
Jared: It's hard to name a name. I love my teammates. We get along great, and I've loved playing with everybody.
Me: Last one: What's been the best game so far of your professional career and why?
Jared: Had a lot of good ones. One that sticks out is my first home run up in Spokane. That was just one moment I'll never forget.
Me: Thank you.
Jared: Yep. No problem.
I would like to thank Jared again for giving me some of his time to do this interview.
Come back next week for my San Francisco and Oakland trip report.
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