My interview with Adrian Marin

I was lucky enough to have a chance to do an interview with another baseball player.  He happens to be one of my favorite players.  I wish Adrian the best of luck in the future!

Here is his scouting report courtesy of http://www.scoutingbook.com/players/p3123

"The kind of prospect that makes scouts use the word 'athlete' ten times per report, Baltimore infielder Adrian Marin is a slappy shortstop who's easy to recognize at the plate thanks to his unusual approach. He looked good in his rookie league debut (.287/.339/.360 in 47 games) but he's still a pure potential player at this point. Watch him develop, don't expect much power, and he could be a useful piece of an MLB club in a couple of years."

Did you ever have a host family?  If so, Who did you stay with?

No, never.  I usually just get a couple guys from the team and we all pitch in for an apartment together.

What team did you grow up liking?

I liked the Red Sox growing up, Manny Ramirez and big Papi were one of my favorite duos.  I also enjoyed watching Nomar.

Which of today's players impress you most?

Mike Trout.  I think he's the best player overall in the game. Has all 5 tools and is so young. He's amazing on defense, and an even better offensive player.

Do you have any role models/ inspirations ?

Off the field definitely my mom.  She had to raise me alone and took me to every single practice and at the same time made time for her work. She's very strong and has helped me in life greatly. On the field, Derek Jeter.  He plays the game 100% and plays it the right way.  He's an amazing leader.

You are ranked 11th out of all Orioles prospects.  How does that make you feel? 

It's a great honor, but I have to continue working hard and make my way to the top.

Who is the best pitcher that you've faced up until this point in your career? 

I faced Chris Tillman in spring training and he was definitely one of the best pitchers I've faced.

How old were you when you first started playing baseball? Did you play any other positions?

I started when I was 4. I started by playing anywhere in the outfield and then around the time I was 6, I started playing second base and by 7-8 I started playing shortstop.  Ever since then I've stayed at that position.

If you weren't playing baseball, what would you want to be doing ?

I was really good at football, so maybe I would try that out. But, if not I would probably be studying something surrounding medicine.

What are your offseason plans?

I'm working hard in the gym and really focusing on my hitting technique and learning a lot of the mental part of the offensive game.

Who's your all-time favorite player?

Derek Jeter.

What is your most memorable moment in baseball? 

Getting drafted to play professionally.  It was a dream come true.

What did it feel like being drafted by the Orioles in the 3rd round of the 2012 MLB draft?

It was an amazing feeling. A very nerve wrecking process but once they picked me it was a great relief. I was excited to start right away.

Did you think you would be drafted at all? Earlier?

I thought I was going to get drafted. I just had no idea where. I had so many different predictions from everyone.

Have you ever asked for anyone's autograph? If you could obtain one from anyone in the sports world past or present who would it be?

I've never actually asked for anyone's autograph before. I do look up to some specific players for inspiration, so if I were to ask someone for their autograph it would be Derek Jeter. As far is in the past, it would be awesome to get Babe Ruth's.

Have you ever searched for your stuff online?

I have, but I have decided to stop searching, especially during season. 

Have a lot of people asked for your autograph? If your autograph was worth $50 would you sell your own stuff?

Usually every game fans ask for autographs, I'm just happy to have my own card and grateful for the opportunity.

Thanks for answering my questions, Adrian. It means a lot. Well that's all I had to ask for the interview. Any last remarks?

Alright. Awesome. Thanks for the opportunity.