Extra Innings With Denver Kitch

Feb. 8, 2002

1.Who was your favorite Major League team growing up? Why?
The Oakland A's were my favorite team when I was younger because of their cool all-white uniforms.

2.Who is/was your favorite player? Did you pattern your game after his?
Cal Ripken Jr., without a doubt. I pattern my game after him because he loves baseball and doesn't take it for granted.

3.What is your fondest memory of playing baseball?
In high school, I led off with a homerun against a guy who turned out to be a third-round draft pick.

4.What are your baseball superstitions?
Don't step on the chalk!

5.What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
My baseball motto is "play for the name on the front of the jersey, not on the back."

6.Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Playing in the big leagues with a wonderful wife and two kids.

7.What is your most embarrassing moment? Why?
One time, I came across the diamond and tripped on my shoe string trying to make a play. I was so embarrassed.

8.What is your favorite class at OU? Why?
Principles of Communication was probably my favorite, because my teacher was very interesting.

9. What is your favorite fast food restaurant and what do you order there?
McDonalds. I order a Big Mac, large fries and a six-piece order of chicken McNuggets.

10. Why do you wear the jersey number you do?
Cal Ripken Jr. was always my favorite player and I wanted to wear his number eight.

11. What is one interesting fact that people don't know about you?
People don't know that I have a missing front tooth.

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