As Christmas nears, our semester is drawing to a close. We've spent countless hours lifting and conditioning for the spring. I'm excited for the season to start. It's not even January and I can already smell the Metrodome. First, however, we'll have to jump the last hurdles of the semester. Final papers, research projects, presentations, and final exams take place next week. Once they are over, we'll be able to take our foot off of cruise control and really put the pedal to the metal. After break is over, it's only one month from the start of practice (Feb 1st) until our first games in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. A few of us will be working with the coaches at our annual winter baseball camps for players in grades 3-12. It is always a blast to teach the young players our techniques. I hope some of you reading this blog may be able to attend our camp. Our next posting will be after the 27th and 28th camp. We'll let you know how it went! Have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year!
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Mike Labelle is a sophomore outfielder from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is one of four players from Thunder Bay on the team. Watch for him in the upcoming season(s) to play a part in our push for the top four in the conference.
What do you like best about being a Yellowjacket baseball player?
“The thing I like most about being a yellowjacket baseball player is being able to compete. Competition has always been something I have always liked and competing whether it is on the practice field or in a game is what I like the best.”
Your favorite ice cream?
“Probably Oreo ice cream from DQ”
What is your favorite/ least favorite hitting drill?
“My favorite would have to say BP, and my least favorite hitting drill is probably something to do with the XLR8 balls.”
Conditioning drill?
“I would have to say probably medicine ball drills, they involve the least amount of running!”
What do you like to do when you have a break from class or studying?
“Either watching TV or sleeping!”
What's it like to be an international student?
“It honestly feels the same, the odd joke gets thrown around but I don't mind them, I just throw a few back. But really being from Canada feels a lot similar to being here, it's not far from home so I feel pretty comfortable being here.”
Do you like the way the program is heading? Explain.
“This is only my second year here and I have already seen so much more improvement from last year. The work ethic and the attitude that we can win from both the returning players and even the newcomers makes it feel like this is only a start to something good. I think this program is heading in the right direction and from here on out its only going to get better. “
Au revoir!
What do you like best about being a Yellowjacket baseball player?
“The thing I like most about being a yellowjacket baseball player is being able to compete. Competition has always been something I have always liked and competing whether it is on the practice field or in a game is what I like the best.”
Your favorite ice cream?
“Probably Oreo ice cream from DQ”
What is your favorite/ least favorite hitting drill?
“My favorite would have to say BP, and my least favorite hitting drill is probably something to do with the XLR8 balls.”
Conditioning drill?
“I would have to say probably medicine ball drills, they involve the least amount of running!”
What do you like to do when you have a break from class or studying?
“Either watching TV or sleeping!”
What's it like to be an international student?
“It honestly feels the same, the odd joke gets thrown around but I don't mind them, I just throw a few back. But really being from Canada feels a lot similar to being here, it's not far from home so I feel pretty comfortable being here.”
Do you like the way the program is heading? Explain.
“This is only my second year here and I have already seen so much more improvement from last year. The work ethic and the attitude that we can win from both the returning players and even the newcomers makes it feel like this is only a start to something good. I think this program is heading in the right direction and from here on out its only going to get better. “
Au revoir!
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