A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
March 2, 2006
BEAR FACTS Archive
Zach Dillon
Baseball
Senior Catcher
When did you start playing your sport?
7 years old
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
Dad, Grandpa
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Getting the opportunity to compete on a high level against some of the best players in the country
If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
Football
What is your nickname on the team and why?
Dill, short for Dillon
After meeting coach Smith, what was you first thought?
A mastermind in the game of baseball, brilliant
If you could play a different position, what would it be?
First Base
Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
Listen to the same three songs before going to warm up and getting dressed the same way
What is the most unique item in your locker?
Dirt from Rosenblatt Stadium
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Michael Jordan, Joe Montana, Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, Ozzie Smith, Johnny Bench
What athlete did you imitate when you were a kid?
Ivan Rodriguez
What is the best venue you have ever played in?
Rosenblatt Stadium (CWS)
What is the highlight of your sports career?
Scoring the winning run against Tulane in College World Series
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Tripping over the bag after hitting a home run in high school
What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
UT, Texas A&M
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Program, weather, facilities, education, chance to play for championships
What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Sports Psychology
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
The friends and memories
What CD is in your player right now?
Dave Matthews Band (Live in Chicago)
What is the last movie you watched?
Big Lebowski
What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
My music
Who is your favorite Sportscenter announcer?
Stuart Scott
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Work hard and have perspective. Have fun.
What is your favorite fast food?
Taco Cabana
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Getting recruited out of Iowa
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I grew up in South Florida
What is your dream job?
College coach in a Big Time Division I Program or Manager in Big Leagues
What's your most valued possession?
College World Series '05 Ring
What do you consider the all-time greatest moment in sports?
My last at bat against Tulane, Chop Double over 1st
Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2
Movies or TV?
Movies
MTV or ESPN?
ESPN, but Real World/Road Rules Challenge is sweet
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge
Burger or Pizza?
Pizza
Penland or Memorial?
Memorial, all five years
Sandals or Shoes?
Shoes
Cars or Trucks?
Trucks, even though I drive a car
compiled by Luke Blount, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
