Docking With The Ports–Scot Drucker

1.      Favorite memory playing at the Banner Island?

Clinching the 2nd half of the 05′ season and having a champagne celebration in the locker room

2.      Have you had any favorite coaches or mentors along the way? 

Scott Emerson was a great pitching coach I have been around. He is definitely a players coach. I have also played under great coaches and managers who have had great MLB careers such as Larry Parrish, Leon “Bull” Durham, and Craig Lefferts.

3.      The Nike Shoe collection…. how did it start, how many shoes do you have and what is the rarest shoes you have?

I have about 160+ pairs of shoes. My rarest is the Nike SB “What the Dunk”. There were 333 pairs made in the world. They resell brand new for around $2000. I always was a fan of the Nike Air Jordans and would save money and ask from parents for the holidays or birthday gifts for shoes. From there it just took off and I have been collecting ever since.

4.      Which player did you most idolize and pattern your game after?

I was always a fan of Ken Griffey Jr growing up. He plays the game hard and was never involved in the PED scandals. Too bad I was not a good enough hitter in high school to swing like Griffey.

5.      What facets of your game do you most wish to improve upon?

I just want to improve on making quality pitches and repeating my mechanics. Staying healthy is also a plus.

6.      You are Miami sports fan specifically the Heat of the NBA,  give us your prediction of the  CHI vs MIA series and who would you rather the Heat play the Dallas Mavericks or Oklahoma City Thunder in the Championship?

Of course I want the Heat to win in the least amount of games against Chicago. I would like to see a rematch of Miami and Dallas. Also since I’m currently in Dallas I’m pulling for them so that there may be a chance I can go to the games. (Since the interview, Scot has moved to Taiwan, but he must be pleased with the Finals!)

7.      Who has the best walk-up song, and why?

Jon Hunton, an ex Athletic and Port, has a song Big Bad Jon which is very suitable for him being 6’9.

8.      Favorite place to eat in Stockton?

Podestos subs or In N out.

9.      Finish this sentence: the only thing that would make me scream like a little girl is…..

when people sneak up on me and jump out and scare me. Our pitching coach got me yesterday. I was waiting in my car for my roommate and my coach snuck up behind the car and bang on my window. I screamed so loud, and he laughed louder.

10.  If I was forced to sing karaoke, I would sing?

Anything by Guns N Roses or some Vanilla Ice. I have a smooth running man dance I can throw into the mix too

11.  Any pre-game rituals or superstitions?

I tend to listen to some music on my ipod prior to the game. Some teammates notice me talking to myself in the dugout too prior to the game when I’m pitching. I just like to remind myself of the things I need do while I’m on the mound.

12.   If they made a movie about my life I would want___________ to play me & why?

Tough question, couldnt really think of an answer

13.  My first car was a_____________?

1994 Ford Explorer

14.  You are very active on Twitter! Which celebrity/athlete do you most enjoy following and why?

I used to follow a lot of celebs on twitter, but some were “over-tweeting” and I had to drop them. I like following baseball insider guys. I like to know current transactions and possible trades.

15.  Your blog gives fans an inside look at life at a professional baseball player and tells stories that fans otherwise would have never known. What propelled you to start the blog?

I always enjoyed creative writing and when I was with Oakland, the folks at scout.com asked me to keep a blog. From there I did one with the Tigers, and finally MLB got in contact with me while I was in the Arizona Fall League. Its been a lot of fun for me and I have received great feedback from the fans.