Indiana University Athletics
In the Dugout with Brett Sager
1/31/2006 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Jan. 31, 2006
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 infielder Jon David took his turn in the spotlight, infielder Brett Sager is up next.
Sager transferred from LSU, where he sat out the 2005 season as a redshirt. Prior to his stint with the Tigers, Sager was a four-year letterwinner at Nova High School in Davie, Fla. He collected all-county and all-state selections as a senior after batting .380 with three home runs and 26 RBI.
A standout in the classroom as well, Sager earned Who's Who Among High School Student honors and was a member of the National Honor Society at Nova.
The son of Ken and Sherri Sager has one sister, Alicia, and plans to study business.
Hometown: Davie, Fla.
High School/Last School: Nova/LSU
Position: Infield
Height/Weight: 5-6/190
Bat/Throw: R/R
If you were to play another sport at IU, what would it be?
Wrestling
Best thing about the team:
It is a fresh start.
What are three words that best describe coach Smith?
Stern, leadership, determined
Who would play you in a movie?
Jack Black
Which professional player would you compare yourself to?
David Eckstein - St. Louis Cardinals
What is your favorite major league ballpark?
Minute Maid Park - Houston Astros
What would be the title of your autobiography?
A Place for My Head
What is your favorite/most memorable sports moment?
Winning the Florida 5A State Championship
Should Pete Rose be eligible for the Hall of Fame?
Yes
Should college baseball switch to wooden bats?
No
Who is the best hitter and pitcher in major league baseball?
Hitter- Alex Rodriguez; Pitcher- Roger Clemens
Should baseball impose a salary cap?
Yes
Who is the one MLB pitcher you would want to face?
Roger Clemens
Favorite baseball team:
Boston Red Sox
Favorite player:
Manny Ramirez
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?
I drink a Monster Energy drink before every game.
Why did you choose IU?
IU is a great academic school, and I get a chance to play for a great coach and to compete for a trip to the World Series.
