Monday, February 14, 2011

Erik Arnesen Interview-Part 1

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Erik Arnesen was kind enough to spend some time to do another four part interview with us.
This is the third time that Erik has done so and we appreciate it very much.
I will try to be later with some thoughts on yesterday's Loudon Hounds Fan Fest,where I got the chance to meet many cool people and meet someone that I always have to wanted to...

TRS: After a season that saw you get your first taste of Triple A baseball,what was the highlight of the 2010 season for you?

EA: I really enjoyed this season. The highlight of my season was probably a game against Scranton where I struck out 9.

TRS:Did you notice any difference in the caliber of hitter that you faced at the higher level,If so what was the difference?

EA: The biggest difference between Double and Triple A was the experience level of the players. There were a lot of seasoned hitters in Triple A, which leads to a lot of tough at bats.

TRS: As you move up the ladder.have you noticed a difference in the off the field camaraderie among the players?
Has it become more individual or more group related off the field than the low minors?

EA: There has always been a lot of camaraderie in the clubhouse and on the field. Even though everyone wants to get to the same place, everyone pulls for everyone else. 


TRS: Did you consider the Syracuse stadium to be more or a pitchers park,hitters or pretty fair?

EA:  Syracuse played relatively fair. It's big to left and center, but the ball flies well to right.

TRS: Which was more suited to your style of pitching,the Syracuse park or Harrisburg?

EA: Harrisburg plays as more of a pitchers park than Syracuse, but I enjoyed pitching in both ballparks.

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