Coleman Grubbs is an undeclared sophomore and outfielder for the UTRGV Baseball Team. This is Grubbs’ first season with the Vaqueros.
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why? “Definitely a shark because
they’re, basically, the king of the ocean and they’re my favorite animal.”
What show or series are you currently into? “Probably, ‘Criminal Minds.’”
Who is your personal hero and why? “Definitely my dad because he’s always just been there for me. [He] makes me the man I am today. … I wouldn’t be at this amazing place without him.”
Who makes you laugh the most on the team? “Definitely Elijah [Alexander]. He’s my roommate. I hang out with him all the time. Funny dude. Fun dude to be around.”
What is the best advice you’ve received recently? “Definitely to not just play for yourself, but to play for other people. Everything that Coach [Derek] Matlock says, take it into accountability. Roll with it from there. It just impacts the team in a great way.”
If a song played every time you walked into a room, what song would that be? “Definitely my walk-up song, ‘Grillz’ by Nelly.”
On your off time, what do you like to do? “I like to go shoot hoops every once in a while to get away from baseball. Just do any other sports, I’m kind of a sports guy.”
You can have one meal with one celebrity, what is your meal and who are you eating with? “Definitely Chili’s chicken tenders. I have to go with LeBron James. I’d definitely be eating some Chili’s with LeBron.”
How are you feeling about the season this year? “We’ve definitely had our ups and downs. Going into conference I feel, like, we got this. Everyone on the team is starting to click together now. I’m feeling really great about the season and I’m excited to get it rolling.”
–Compiled by Gabriel Galvan
