The 2013 spring sports season is just
two days away. To help everyone get in the spirit, the Greeneville Sun will be posting a series
of interviews with some of the local high school athletics. First off is South
Greene baseball player Dallas Malone. Dallas is a senior shortstop for the SGHS baseball
team.
What has been your most memorable moment on
the baseball field...ever?
Well during Little League one game, I got plunked
in the head and knocked out. After coming back to, I stood up, got my bat, and proceeded to try and
hit again because I had no clue what was going on.
What are your expectations for this season?
I expect great things from South Greene Baseball this year. We
are solid defensively and are very quick. I expect a top two finish in the
conference and district tournament.
How would you describe your playing
style?
I try to play as consistently as possible. I play aggressive but
very loose. I don't get up tight and I play with emotion.
Talk about your athletic
background, sports you've played and when you got started?
I have played
soccer, basketball, football, flag football, and of course baseball. I played all of these until
middle school. In middle school I only played basketball, football, and baseball. Now in high school
I only play baseball.
What
is the best piece of advice you've ever received when it comes to baseball?
As my dad would say, "It's just a game." Which in the grand
scheme of things, this is very true.
If you could talk baseball with anyone in the world, who would
it be and why?
My hero, Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones. I would talk to him
because he knows how to play every position and how to hit any count. He has also kept his nose
clean and the way he carries himself is just an inspiration to everyone.
How
would your teammates describe you?
I am very loud! I am the "class clown"
you could say. I am very extraverted and love having a good time on and off the field. I am always
cracking jokes, quoting movies, and quoting songs.
Who has had the most profound impact on you,
both personally and athletically?
Probably my dad. He has showed me how
to live a Godly life on and off the field. He also helps with slumps and little quircks in my
game.
Do you have any pregame routines or superstitions?
Most of my superstition happens with my uniform. I have to put
socks on first, left foot then right foot. My undershirt and jersey are next. Finally, my pants left
leg then my right leg. My left batting glove has to be left pocket and my right batting glove in my
right pocket. I have to throw with Dylan Yates and we have to play our version of
"H-O-R-S-E."
What is something about you that most people don't know?
Well, I am currently teaching myself piano.
Favorite movie quote?
"You find out that life is just a game of inches. So is
football. Because in either game life or football the margin for error is so small. I mean one half
step too late or to early you don't quite make it. One half second too slow or too fast and you
don't quite catch it. The inches we need are everywhere around us. They are in ever break of the
game every minute, every second. On this team, we fight for that inch On this team, we tear
ourselves, and everyone around us to pieces for that inch. We CLAW with our finger nails for
that inch. Cause we know when we add up all those inches that's going to make the difference between
WINNING and LOSING between LIVING and DYING."
- Any Given Sunday
Favorite smart phone app?
I unfortunately
don not own a smart phone.
If you could be on any TV show, what would it be and
why?
I would love to be on Duck Dynasty! My character would be
Sadie's boyfriend!
What are five things on your bucket list
that you would like to accomplish in the next 10 years?
1. Get married 2.
Graduate college 3. Go sky diving 4. Visit Italy 5. Possibly have kids towards the end of this ten
years
What is your
favorite thing to do when a game is rained out?
Play ping-pong
with my teamates! I am a BEAST at ping pong and will play
anybody!
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