Thinking outside the outfield

D rew Reilly, a freshman Business Major, plays for the Crowder College Roughriders.

Why did you choose to come to Crowder?

I got a scholarship to play baseball and I connected well with the coaches and the players I met while I was here. I also liked that it was a smaller campus.How did you get started playing baseball and how long have you been playing?

I started playing baseball because my mom always tried to get me to play and I eventually signed up and loved it. I have been playing for 12 years now!

Who is your favorite MLB team and why?

The Toronto Blue Jays and because I am from Toronto.

Do you miss anything from home?

I definitely miss my mommas cooking, friends and family, and my own bed.

What do you plan on doing after your 2 years at Crowder?

I may take over my dads business in home renovations after I am done with baseball, but for the next few years I want to transfer and keep playing baseball and going to school.

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Where do you want to transfer to after Crowder?

I want to go to a good Division 1 school.

If you could travel anywhere where would you go and why?

I want to go back pack through Europe and Dubai.

Do you have a favorite book or movie?

I don’t really read a whole lot, but I like the Derek Jeter autobiography. Some of my favorite movies are Now You See Me, Straight Outta Compton, Step Brother, anything with Will Ferrell really. He is my favorite actor.

Do you have any other hobbies or interests outside of baseball?

I like to go to music festivals. I really like EDM. My favorite Djs are DVBBS, Carnage, and the Chainsmokers.