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Q&A with the Knights by Casey Grogan.

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2009

Andriese | Ard | Baron | Bell | Cherry | Clontz | Colwell | Desmarais | Emmons | Gale | Gaviglio | Gentile | Guidos | Hogan | Hoover | Jimenez | Johnson | Jones | Kalush | Kraus | Leary | LeBaron | Melker | Nygren | Orozco | Smith | Susac | Warren | Young

2008

Baron | Brookey | Burg | Carrillo | Cherry | Clontz | Cusick | Eskew | Green | Hogan

Eddie Orozco - Pitcher - # 19

UC Riverside

Casey Grogan: What has your experience been like with the Knights thus far?
Eddie Orozco: "It's been fantastic, I love it. We just show up and win; it's been a good experience. It's my second summer up here and really enjoyed it both times."

CG: What is the most memorable ballpark that you have played in? Why?
EO: "I played at Angels Stadium when I was in high school. Growing up I always went there and watched games; the first game I ever attended was at Angels Stadium. Actually being on the field and playing was a moment I'll never forget."

CG: What is your favorite professional sports team? And who is your favorite professional athlete?
EO: "The Angels and (Blue Jays pitcher) Roy Halladay."

CG: What is your favorite thing about Riverside?
EO: "It's home for me. I get to live at home and be around all my best friends playing baseball."

CG: What has been the most memorable moment of your baseball career?
EO: "The day that I signed my National Letter of Intent or getting drafted out of high school."

CG: Who is your greatest influence in baseball?
EO: "I would say my older brother, he's already been through it all and blessed me with knowledge I probably wouldn't have been able to have without his help. So my older brother Tony."