Wake Forest Athletics
Countdown To First Pitch: In The Dugout With Austin Jones
2/9/2006 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Feb. 9, 2006
After losing eight letterwinners from last season's squad, the Wake Forest baseball team welcomes 11 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 ninth Deacon in the spotlight is catcher Austin Jones.
Hometown: Fountain Hills, Arizona
High School: Fountain Hills
Last College: Yavapai JC
Position: Catcher
Height/Weight: 6-0/175
Bat/Throw: R/R
If you were to play another sport at Wake Forest, what would it be?
Basketball
Best thing about the team:
Their work ethic and competitiveness.
What are three words that best describe coach Rembielak?
Focused, Passionate, Relentless
Who would play you in a movie?
Brad Pitt
Which professional player would you compare yourself to?
Jason Kendall
What is your favorite major league ballpark?
Chase Ballpark (formerly Bank One Ball Park)
What would be the title of your autobiography?
Perseverance
What is your favorite/most memorable sports moment?
Winning three state championships in high school.
Should Pete Rose be eligible for the Hall of Fame?
Yes
Should college baseball switch to wooden bats?
Yes, wood bats make the game more pure. I love hitting with aluminum though so they should switch after I graduate.
Who is the best hitter and pitcher in major league baseball?
Hitter: Barry Bonds
Pitcher: Roger Clemens
Who is the one MLB hitter/pitcher you would want to face?
Roger Clemens
Favorite baseball team:
Arizona Diamondbacks
Favorite player:
Vladimir Guerrero
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?
I close my eyes during the National Anthem.
Why did you choose Wake Forest?
It was a great opportunity for me to play and make an impact at a terrific school. Everything just worked out and I am happy to be here!
