Q-and-A with Jake Herron, Joliet West baseball
May 15, 2012 7:50PM
Jake Herron, Joliet West baseball
Updated: June 17, 2012 8:15AM
Herron, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound pitcher, is 6-3 and among the Joliet-area leaders with a 0.63 ERA (entering the week).
What’s been your most glorious athletic moment?
Pitching on the varsity as a freshman and shutting out Andrew in my first start.
What’s been the most embarrassing?
One time, when I was younger, I thought I hit a home run and started trotting and got thrown out at second.
What’s been a key to your success on the mound this year?
The addition of pitching coach (Joe) Host. He is a genius.
How many pitches do you throw, what’s your best pitch and why?
Three. A fastball, curve and change. My curveball misses the most bats.
What’s a key for the Tigers the rest of the season?
All three phases. Pitching, defense and timely hitting.
What’s your goal this season?
State championship.
What is your favorite pig-out food?
Ice cream.
Who are your favorite athletes?
Frank Thomas and Justin Verlander.
Nobody knows …
I’m color blind.
What’s on your iPod?
Country.
What is your favorite movie?
“Dodgeball,” because there are so many one-liners.
As told to Dennis Nelson
