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Video Spotlight - Kaleb Herren
November 15, 2008 | Baseball
Nov. 15, 2008
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2008 OU Baseball Media GuideNORMAN, Okla. -- The fifth installment of SoonerSports.com's Baseball Newcomer Spotlights features junior Kaleb Herren.
In preparation for the 2009 season, Soonersports.com will help fans get to know the new faces around the diamond at L. Dale Mitchell Park.
Herren is a two-way player (OF/RHP) and is one of five players from the 2009 recruiting class that hails from the state of Oklahoma. The Midwest City, Okla., native played the last two years at North Central State College where he was a 2008 Preseason All-American.
Throughout the rest of the semester, SoonerSports.com will feature one of the Sooners' 15 newcomers that will join a group of 18 letterwinners from the 2008 team that advanced to the Tempe Regional Finals before falling to then-No. 4 Arizona State.
Each spotlight will include an updated bio, Q&A session and videos of each player in action from the Red/White Series and a scouting report from OU Head Coach Sunny Golloway.
Herren drove in 103 runs in his two years at North Central and hit .418 with 15 homers last season.
The Sooner played high school baseball at Carl Albert where he was the 2006 team captain and named to the all-state squad.
Click the links to the right to watch footage of Herren playing in the R/W Series and listen to Coach Golloway as he breaks the recruiting process of Herren, his progress throughout the fall, and his possible role in 2009.
Q&A with HERREN
Read below to learn more about Kaleb Herren off the field.
Q: What are your interests outside of baseball?
A: Hunting and fishing.
Q: What is the reason behind your uniform number?
A: I have just always worn it.
Q: Do you have any game or practice superstitions?
A: I have too many to list.
Q: Do you have any famous relatives?
A: Grandpa Bill Tipton played for the Yankees (1951-54)
Q: List three words that describe you…
A: Determined, hard working and dedicated.
Q: Name one thing that fans don't know about you…
A: I like watching The Hills (on MTV).
Q: Why did you choose OU?
A: It was close to home and there is a great baseball tradition. Also, it gives me the chance to go to Omaha.
Q: What's the one memory that stands out from your childhood?
A: Being one game from playing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport
Q: What was your favorite baseball team when you were younger? Now?
A: Atlanta Braves.
Q: Who is your favorite non-baseball athlete?
A: Lebron James
Q: What is the best piece of advice that a coach gave you?
A: Take two then hit to the right.
Q: What is your biggest accomplishments?
A: Being drafted to the Brewers.
Q: Is there one person that you pattern your game after?
A: Josh Hamilton.
Q: In the movie of your life, who plays you?
A: Will Ferrell.
Q: Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
A: Harold Reynolds.
Q: What are you plans after college?
A: Become a firefighter in Midwest City where my dad is and where my grandpa was.
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