Baseball Spotlight: Jake McCarter

Dec. 23, 2007

NORMAN, Okla. -- Soonersports.com brings fans the 17th installment of the 2008 Baseball Newcomer Video Spotlights, featuring senior hurler Jake McCarter.

Each spotlight will include an updated bio, Q&A session and a series of videos including practice footage and a scouting report from OU head coach Sunny Golloway.

In preparation for the 2008 season, SoonerSports.com will feature one of the Sooners' newcomers each week throughout the rest of the year. Next week will feature Chase Anderson in the 18th and final installment.

McCarter sat out last season with Oklahoma after transferring from Alabama where he helped lead the Crimson Tide to an SEC Championship and regional title.

McCarter and the Sooners completed fall practice last month and will resume team practice on Feb. 1. The Sooners set to open the 2008 season at UCLA on Feb. 22 for a three-game set.

Click the links below to listen to Coach Golloway talk about recruiting McCarter and what he can bring to the table for OU in 2008.

McCarter Scouting Report

Jake McCarter | BIO
Senior | RHP | 6-2 | 205 | R/R
Kerrville, Texas - Alabama

McCarter Q&A
Read below to find out who plays McCarter in the movie about his
life and his game superstitions.

Q: What is the event that most shaped your life?
A: Going to junior college straight out of high school.

Q: What are some of your game or practice superstitions?
A: I feel that I have to do everything with my right side first. Also, I eat two packs of Rolo's before every game.

Q: What is your favorite OU tradition?
A: That every sport is known for its winning tradition.

Q: What is one thing that the fans don't know about you?
A: I was an all-state wide receiver in high school.

Q: If you could bring one thing from your hometown, what would it be?
A: My dog.

Q: What is your favorite baseball team?
A: I have always been a Texas Rangers fan. Even though they struggled a little, I still like them.

Q: What is the best piece of advice a coach has ever given you?
A: Live everyday with no regrets.

Q: Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
A: I have had dinner with Matt Hasselbeck.

Q: What is one thing you cannot go without during the baseball season?
A: Confidence

Q: What are your plans after college?
A: Play baseball professionally, and then I think I would like to coach.

Q: In the movie of your life, who plays you?
A: Someone way better looking than me.

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