Interview Conducted By Phillip Richmond
Full Name: Jeremy J Haynes
Born: 05/28/1986
Birthplace: Valdosta, GA
College: Tallahassee CC
Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 180
Bats: R
Throws: R
Selected by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 37th round (1,123rd overall) of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft out of Tallahassee (Fla.) Community College…previously selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 17th round (515th overall) of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft. Haynes started 14 games for the Orem Owlz in 2006 and posted a 2.76 ERA while fanning 68 batters in 58 2/3 innings.
Q: When did you start playing baseball?
A: Tee Ball at the age of 5
Q: Who was the most influential in your pursuit to the big leagues?
A: My family
Q: What baseball player was your favorite growing up?
A: I was a big Sammy Sosa fan, and Pedro Martinez fan
Q: Team you followed growing up?
A: Atlanta Braves
Q: Best 1-game performance in your career to date?
A: I would have to say in college coming in from centerfield and throwing 7 shutout innings and was 2 for 3 at the plate
Q: What part of your game needs the most improvement?
A: Being more consistent. Putting together quality starts every 5 days
Q: What aspect of your game do you take the most pride in?
A: Being very Athletic
Q: If there is one thing people should know about Jeremy Haynes the person, it is?
A: Strong believer in God. A desire to be the best on the field as well as off the field
The lighter side of Jeremy Haynes
Q: What’s your favorite food?
A: Steak
Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
A: Rap, R&B, and a little Rock & Roll
Q: What’s your all time favorite movie?
A: Bad Boys 2
Q: What’s your most visited website?
A: Warchant (FSU football message board), Milb, Facebook, and Myspace
Q: What do you like to do besides play baseball, what’s your hobby?
A: Playstation 3. College Football and Madden.
Q: What person are you going to call first when you get promoted to the big leagues?
A: My Mom
Look for more about Jeremy Haynes in our Angelswin Top 30 Prospects report next month.
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