Chisoxfn Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Our sister site,FutureSox.com, has been working hard to set-up interviews with some of the recent additions to the White Sox organization and Jared Mitchell has been nice enough to agree to an interview with us, which will occur in the next week or two (most likely after the CWS is over). Please share with us any questions you'd like to have answered by one of our "Stars of Tomorrow" and what we all hope is the next Carl Crawford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) Many baseball experts compare you to Carl Crawford. Is he the guy you model your young career after? Edited June 12, 2009 by GreatScott82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Did you have any idea that the Sox were going to draft you? Who was your favorite team growing up? Which is the current Sox player that you look most forward to meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 What do you think needs fine tuning in your game before reaching the majors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 When do you see yourself reaching the Majors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Considering the problems the White Sox have had with keeping a regular CF in recent years, do you see yourself staying in center as a professional? What are your biggest flaws defensively and what are you doing to fix them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 What's your impression of Ozzie Guillen and Kenny Williams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) Your walk total has increased from only 15 in 2008 to 52 this year. Was this an area you thought you needed to focus on? Also, how has your approach changed while at bat? Do you feel that being able to dedicate yourself 100% to baseball, your overall performance is only going to get better? From a statistical standpoint, it looks like your strikeout rate might be your biggest flaw at bat. Do you agree with that? And how do you plan on lowering your strikeout rate? What type of hitter do you view yourself being in the future? There's been a lot of talk of your power potential, but do you think you're going to be a home run threat, or more of a gap-gap doubles and triples threat? What do you think you need to work on the most? Do you think your football background will help you in developing as a baseball player? Edited June 12, 2009 by BearSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt4life Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Are you attached to your swing or are you willing to make changes that could improve your ability at the plate? What type of player do you see yourself as right now, primarily a speed guy, an obp guy, defensive, or a well rounded player? What type of player do you want to be 5 years from now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Do you have any superstitions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Are you available for the Bears at WR in the offseason? /semi-kidding Do you believe that college better prepared you for the pros than if you had signed out of high school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Will playing in cold weather with wood bats affect you, seeing as if how you've played your whole life in Louisiana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 12, 2009 -> 09:11 PM) Will playing in cold weather with wood bats affect you, seeing as if how you've played your whole life in Louisiana? He'll be in the South pretty much until he gets to Chicago. Winston-Salem, Birmingham, Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Most scouts say you need to re-tool your swing to be successful in the majors, do you agree? If so, how do you plan to accomplish it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 This isn't a question but.... We should try and get more interviews with some of the draftees and even minor leaguers. I've been searching, and most of them have facebooks, so I assume you could maybe set up a few interviews on there with the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 12, 2009 -> 09:07 PM) This isn't a question but.... We should try and get more interviews with some of the draftees and even minor leaguers. I've been searching, and most of them have facebooks, so I assume you could maybe set up a few interviews on there with the players. It's not a bad idea. Justin Cassel was pretty helpful in a writeup I did right after we drafted him, so facebook can be a good source. But, I know I messaged Shelby about an interview right after we drafted him and got no response, so it may not always work. Worth a shot, though, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Are you going to be better than Jerry Owens? /knows answer already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Most scouts believe that you're already a pretty good prospect. They also believe now that since you will be focusing 100% on baseball that you have a chance to become an elite prospect. How do you think focusing on just 1 sport now will enhance your game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 01:27 AM) It's not a bad idea. Justin Cassel was pretty helpful in a writeup I did right after we drafted him, so facebook can be a good source. But, I know I messaged Shelby about an interview right after we drafted him and got no response, so it may not always work. Worth a shot, though, I guess. It's probably best to wait a little bit cause right after they get drafted, they are probably getting tons of messages of congratulations and such, plus, they have to make all their new living arrangements, etc. It's probably a pretty hectic time for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 01:27 AM) It's not a bad idea. Justin Cassel was pretty helpful in a writeup I did right after we drafted him, so facebook can be a good source. But, I know I messaged Shelby about an interview right after we drafted him and got no response, so it may not always work. Worth a shot, though, I guess. I think I could get an interview with Treybone for Future Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 10:38 PM) I think I could get an interview with Treybone for Future Sox. That would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 What current or former Major League players do you try to model your game after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 What kind of diet and exercise do you do to maintain your height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Weight perhaps, Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 21, 2009 -> 02:45 PM) Weight perhaps, Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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