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11/30/2010 12:00 AM | Baseball
Nov. 30, 2010
With baseball in the offseason, UtahUtes.com spotlights a different student-athlete every week in '10 Questions With' that will lead fans up to the start of the 2011 season. This week's spotlight is sophomore pitcher Joe Pond.
What is your favorite baseball memory?
Pitching in front of a packed stadium at Texas A&M my freshman year.
What is your favorite sport besides baseball?
Football
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball?
Golf, fish and sleep.
Why did you choose Utah? What is the best thing about Utah?
I chose Utah because of the coaches and the other players that I was joining.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
My parents because they are able to relay messages that deal with issues outside of baseball and are very supportive.
My favorite thing about Salt Lake City is:
The diversity of the activities it offers.
The teammate I most admire is who, and why?
Stephen Streich. He has an ability to lead and still be a great friend.
What do you like best about Coach Kinneberg?
His ability to relay knowledge and teach.
What are your pregame superstitions?
I go through the exact same warm-up routine.
What is your major and what do you want to do after you graduate?
Finance major. I want to work in investments.