Fresno State Athletics
Meet the Team: Nick Hom
1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Jan. 12, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State infielder, Nick Hom, helped Bulldog Baseball earn their first National Title. Hom played in 19 games and started four during his first season with the `Dogs. Hom recorded three doubles, four RBIs, and a batting average of .214. Hom sat down with gobulldogs.com and answered some questions.
GB: Why did you choose Fresno State?
NH: Fresno State has a solid baseball program with a good background and it is a good school.
GB: When did you start playing baseball? Why?
NH: I started playing when I was young because all my friends were playing.
GB: Who is the best team that you have faced?
NH: North Carolina, they were an all-around good team with solid pitching and hitting.
GB: What is your pre-game ritual?
NH: Before every game I listen to the Tracy Lawrence greatest hits.
GB: Who is your sports hero?
NH: Chris Hom, my brother, because without him I wouldn't know half as much as I do about baseball.
GB: What has been the highlight of your baseball career?
NH: Winning the College World Series.
GB: What is something most people don't know about you?
NH: I am scared of heights.
GB: What is currently playing on your ipod?
NH: Country, Rap, Techno, Rock, you name it and I'll play it.
GB: When you aren't playing baseball you are...
NH: Hanging out with friends, fishing, or playing Tiger Woods Golf or Guitar Hero.
GB: What Favorite Food?
NH: Orange Chicken
GB: What is your favorite television show?
NH: Family Guy
Be sure to come see Nick Hom and the rest of the team at the season opener against Washington on Fri. Feb. 20 at 6:05 at Pete Beiden Field.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The National Champion baseball team kicks off the 2009 season on Friday, February 20 as they host the Pac-10 Washington Huskies. First pitch at Beiden Field is scheduled for 6:05 pm. Join the Bulldogs as they celebrate the 2008 College World Series National Championship. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office, calling 278-DOGS or online at gobulldogs.com. You won't want to miss any of the action as the Bulldogs look to win their fourth straight WAC Championship.
