Evan Sharpley will be entering his third professional baseball season. The 24 year old first baseman was drafted out of Notre Dame by the Mariners in the 2009 MLB draft. He attended Two sport athletes always have to make tough choices between sports. Why did you choose baseball over football?
I was fortunate enough that I didn't have to decide until after college. I was able to play two sports that I love very much for a long period of time. I wouldn't say that I choose one over the other. I was given an opportunity with the Mariners and decided to give them my full dedication and passion
In your junior year of college you replaced injured Jimmy Clausen at quarter back against Boston College
Actually, Jimmy was not hurt that game, he was benched due to poor play. I dont really look at any of those moments as nerve racking. I try to take every moment in my life on an even keel. I do not like to get to high with the highs or too low with the lows. It keeps things in perspective and allows me to enjoy each moment.
Who was your favorite baseball team growing up? Who was your favorite player?
The New York Yankees because Derek Jeter was my favorite player and he grew up and went to high school 30 minutes from me
Tell us about your favorite moment in your professional baseball career thus far?
Winning the Northwest League Championship last year has topped the list so far. Being part of championship two years in a row is pretty special regardless of what level its at.
Tell us what winning the NW league championship with the Aquasox has meant to you?
It was awesome! Just a great feeling after working so hard all year.
What does your offseason workouts consist of? How is it different from your offseason workouts back at Notre Dame when you had to focus on both football and baseball?
I put in a lot of time in the weight room and the cages during the offseason in prep for the upcoming season. I never really had an offseason while I was at Notre Dame because I was constantly in-season with one of the two sports. This being my first off-season, I have been able to spend more time specifically on baseball and on my time working out. Time management is critical and only having one sport to focus on makes it much easier.
What aspect of your game are you most determined to improve before spring training? What workouts do you do to improve this?
I try to improve all aspects of my game. I want to come into spring training as a very balanced player. I give an equal amount of time in the weight room, focus on differing aspects of hitting, defense, as well as speed, agility, and conditioning.
After finishing the year at Everett
That really is out of my control. I just try to control the things that I can control, such as how hard I work, etc and take care of that business and let the rest fall into place.
What is one thing that you think all fans should know about you?
I have an awesome family
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| Picture provided by Evan on the Sack |
One last question: Would you care to tell fans who Ram Vela is?
Take a look at the picture. #1 He facemasked me and it was not called #2 He did not even make the tackle...the defensive tackle did
I would really like to thank Mr. Sharpley. This was my first interview and it was great. He is a great, friendly person. Some background on the last question: it refers to a sack on Sharpley while playing at Notre Dame. Videos have shown Ram Vela jumping over the lineman to get to Sharpley but the image he provided shows another side of the story. The media can deceive you! I’m sure Evan is very excited for this upcoming season just as I am. I wish him the best of luck in spring training and the regular season.
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