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The University of Utah Athletics
Getting to Know Tony Vocca
1/24/2012 12:00 AM | Baseball
Jan. 24, 2012
With baseball season right around the corner, UtahUtes.com will introduce you to the new players on the team in 'Getting to Know.' Today's spotlight is junior pitcher Tony Vocca.
What is your favorite baseball memory?
Tie between my no-hitter this summer and back-to-back state champs in high school.
What is your favorite sport besides baseball?
Football
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball?
Be around Shaun Cooper so hopefully some of his talent rubs off on me.
Do you have a nickname? How did you get your nickname?
Rocky Balboa cause we're both Italian Stallions and have the same body.
Why did you choose Utah? What is the best thing about Utah?
Loved the school. Great coaching staff.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
My parents because they had to deal with me as a child.
My favorite thing about Salt Lake City is:
Gavin Green being here.
The teammate I most admire is who, and why?
Tyler Wagner because he has great hair.
What do you like best about Coach Kinneberg?
He's a great coach but also a great person, outside of baseball.
What are your goals for this year?
Win a Pac-12 championship.
What are your pregame superstitions?
Have a talk with Zach Adams before every outing.
What is your major and what do you want to do after you graduate?
Sports management, and I would like to become a college coach.
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