Bryan Voelkl, Manatee High Baseball

What is your best baseball moment?: Our summer team, (American Legion Kirby Stewart) Post 24, when we won the state championship (in 2009). That was awesome. Being at the bottom of a dog pile is kind of nice.

What is the worst feeling you’ve ever had on the diamond?: When we lost (3-2 to Tampa King) in the (Class 5A) regional quarterfinals last year. I wanted it so badly, and we worked our butts off. It was just sad to end it like that.

What are your goals for the 2011 season?: As a team, we definitely want to win 20 games and a district championship. Individually, I’m just looking to repeat the numbers that I had from last year.

What adjustments do you have to make to successfully transition from high school baseball to the junior college level?: The speed of the game is a big factor. Everyone is a lot bigger, faster and stronger, so it will be a big step. I just have to keep working at it.

What is your planned college major?: I haven’t really decided yet, but probably something in sports management or along those lines. That or the medical field.

Where do you see yourself in 10-15 years?: Hopefully, around (professional baseball).

Do you listen to a particular song or artist before playing a game?: I normally don’t listen to music before a game. I just usually stay to myself.

Favorite subject: I’d probably go with math.

Favorite TV show: Probably SportsCenter or the MLB Network.

Favorite entertainer: I would have to say Chris Rock.

Beside baseball, what is your favorite sport?: Football.

Is there a particular athlete that you admire? Definitely Albert Pujols. His work ethic is just unreal.