Quick Hitters with Will Craig
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Indians' Opening Day first baseman will be 24-year-old Will Craig. We caught up with the Wake Forest University product, who mashed 20 home runs while driving in 102 runs last year for Double-A Altoona.
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Indians' Opening Day first baseman will be 24-year-old Will Craig. We caught up with the Wake Forest University product, who mashed 20 home runs while driving in 102 runs last year for Double-A Altoona.
Q: What is the most underrated part of your game?
A: I'd probably say fielding or honestly, baserunning. I'm not the fastest guy in the world but I stole six bases last year. I'm not a speed demon by any means, but I can get a good read and good jumps on pitchers. I can run bases with the best of 'em.
Q: What expectations do you have for yourself this year?
A: Playing the best I can every single day. Come in every day as the same player - you can't control the outcome, but you can control the work you put in.
Q: You just went through your first major league camp. What did you learn from that experience?
A: It was a lot of fun. I was locker mates with Lonnie Chisenhall and Corey Dickerson, guys that have a lot of wisdom and big-league experience. It was cool being able to pick their brains.
Q: Do you have any specific pregame routine you go through?
A: I'm loose and relaxed, no set-in-stone routine. When I was a kid playing ball, I always wore the same socks and sliders. It didn't matter if they had holes, so long as they were clean for every game.
Q: What is your favorite social media platform?
A: I don't tweet very much but I like to see what other people are talking about. I'm more of a picture guy; I like pictures more than reading.
Q: Best concert you've ever attended?
A: Kenny Chesney in Bristol, Tennessee. He's really good.
Q: What is the No. 1 song on your playlist?
A: "Die Young" by Roddy Ricch. Me, Ke'Bryan (Hayes) and Jason (Martin) listen to it a lot.
Q: First thing that came to your mind when you heard you were heading to Triple-A Indianapolis?
A: I'm super excited. I live in Nashville so it's only four hours away. My wife will be able to make a lot of the trips north to watch me play.
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