Wake Forest Athletics
In The Dugout With Greg Young
2/6/2006 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Feb. 6, 2006
After losing eight letterwinners from last season's squad, the Wake Forest baseball team welcomes 12 newcomers this season. In the coming weeks, WakeForestSports.com will feature each Demon Deacon newcomer leading up to the team's Feb. 11 opener against Charlotte. The sixth Deacon in the spotlight is pitcher Greg Young.
Hometown: Pacific Palisades, California
High School: Harvard-Westlake
Last College: Tulane University
Position: Pitcher
Height/Weight: 6-4/190
Bat/Throw: L/L
If you were to play another sport at Wake Forest, what would it be?
I would love to play golf if I could find a caddie.
Best thing about the team:
The team seems to consist of closely knit guys who know how to have fun while working hard together to accomplish the ultimate goal of winning.
What are three words that best describe coach Rembielak?
Motivated, Organized, Poised
Who would play you in a movie?
Danny Glover
Which professional player would you compare yourself to?
Jamie Moyer
What is your favorite major league ballpark?
Dodger Stadium
What would be the title of your autobiography?
Saved by the Ball
What is your favorite/most memorable sports moment?
Hitting the only home run of my life when I was nine years old for the PPBA Dodgers.
Should Pete Rose be eligible for the Hall of Fame?
I think so, although he made some mistakes, his accomplishments on the field make him worthy.
Should college baseball switch to wooden bats?
No, the game is gaining popularity on the college level and aluminum bats have helped. Switching to wood bats would reduce the amount of runs scored and make the game less exciting.
Who is the best hitter and pitcher in major league baseball?
Vladamir Gurerrero
Mark Prior
Who is the one MLB hitter/pitcher you would want to face?
Barry Bonds
Favorite baseball team:
Dodgers
Favorite player:
Fernando Valenzuela
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?
I wear my socks and compression shorts inside out on game days, and mention to the 3rd baseman before the first pitch about the clouds, even if there are none in the sky that day.
Why did you choose Wake Forest?
I wanted to get away from Los Angeles for a few years and when I visited Wake I knew it would be a great fit because of the coaching style, the academics and the campus life.
