Jordan Casas: red-shirt freshman outfielder from Long Beach State

Favorite Team: Wilmington Sharks

Favorite Player: Mike Rudman (Miami)

Favorite Food: Steak and Potatoes with a good salad on the side followed by a sweet tea with a dash of lemon

Favorite TV Show: Entourage

Favorite Sports Movie: The Program

Favorite Board Game: Speed Quarters on a Board

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? It would be Jim Wells (the pitching coach for Alabama)

You never leave home without…my cell phone

Best thing you got for free? My computer

In 10 years where do you want to be? Married and living comfortably

What sort of interest do you tend to gravitate towards on your off time? Going to the gym and trying to stay healthy

What is the difference in playing for Long Beach State or the Sharks, in terms of level of play? Playing with the Sharks is a lot more fun and relaxing

What do you like best about being an outfielder? I love being able to run.

Is the transition from Long Beach State to the Sharks, with all new teammates as tough as it can seem? No, it is not difficult at all.  We all get along really well.

Do you enjoy playing the field or hitting more?  I enjoy hitting a lot more; it is more exciting.

Ryan Vander Tuig: freshman right-handed pitcher from San Jose State

Favorite Team: San Francisco Giants

Favorite Player: Barry Bonds

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite TV Show: Baseball Tonight

Favorite Sports Movie: For the Love of the Game

Favorite Board Game: Monopoly

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Jessica Alba

You never leave home without… my keys, wallet, and cell phone

Best thing you got for free? A play station

In 10 years where do you want to be? In the Giants dugout

What sort of interest do you tend to gravitate towards on your off time?  Hanging out at the lake

What is the difference in playing for San Jose State or the Sharks, in terms of level of play? I think it is very similar; every player is very talented.

What do you like best about pitching? I enjoy the one-on-one competition it is just me and the hitter.

Is the transition from Long Beach State to the Sharks, with all new teammates as tough as it can seem? It is tough at first, but after a few games we all become good teammates.

How do you get mentally prepared before each game?  I just think about throwing strikes constantly.

How do you feel about throwing to wooden bats as opposed to metal bats?  The wooden bats separate an elite group of players.