Indiana University Athletics
In the Dugout with Chris Hervey
12/16/2005 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Dec. 16, 2005
Along with head coach Tracy Smith and assistant coaches Ty Neal and Micah Nori, the Indiana baseball team also welcomes 12 new players to the 2006 roster. In the coming weeks, IUHOOSIERS.com will feature each IU newcomer. After pitcher Joe Vicini took his turn in the spotlight, outfielder Chris Hervey is up next.
Hervey secured All-Long Island, all-state and all-county honors his senior season at Smithtown High School in St. James, N.Y., as well as being named a Gold Glove award winner and the team's Most Valuable Player. As a senior, Hervey batted .438 with five home runs, 36 runs, nine doubles, one triple and 14 stolen bases, which contributed to him setting the school career stolen base record with 42.
The 6-1, 175-pounder was a three-time all-league member and guided Smithtown to three league championships, three county finals and one county championship. Hervey played football, where he was named all-county and team MVP while setting the school's single-season interception record with seven. He also ran track, where he was an all-league hurdler.
The son of Craig and Denise Hervey has two brothers, Brian and Matthew. Hervey plans to study physical education at IU.
Hometown: St. James, N.Y.
High School: Smithtown
Position: Outfield
Height/Weight: 6-1/175
Bat/Throw: R/R
If you were to play another sport at IU, what would it be?
Basketball
Best thing about Bloomington:
There is always something to do.
Best thing about the team:
Camaraderie
What are three words that best describe coach Smith?
Challenging, demanding, disciplined
Who would play you in a movie?
Ben Stiller
Which professional player would you compare yourself to?
Eric Byrnes - Baltimore Orioles
What is your favorite major league ballpark?
Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia)
What would be the title of your autobiography?
Unlike No Other
What is your favorite/most memorable sports moment?
Winning a national championship this past summer with the Bayside Yankees.
Should Pete Rose be eligible for the Hall of Fame?
Yes
Should college baseball switch to wooden bats?
Yes
Who is the best hitter and pitcher in major league baseball?
Hitter- Manny Ramirez; Pitcher- Johan Santana
Should baseball impose a salary cap?
No
Who is the one MLB pitcher you would want to face?
Roger Clemens
Favorite baseball team:
New York Mets
Favorite player:
Manny Ramirez and Ken Griffey Jr.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?
Not to be superstitious
Why did you choose IU?
IU had the best balance between academics and baseball.
