We interviewed Nicky Lopez. A shortstop, Lopez was ranked in as the KC Royals #23 prospect, according to MLB.com. Slashing .320/.394/.448 this season, put along with a slick glove, Lopez seems to be a player with a bright future.
We gave him eight questions and he gladly answered them. Here they are.
- Q: Growing up and going to college in the Midwest, what team did you root for as a kid?
A: As a kid, even though I grew up in the Midwest, I was a big fan of the New York Yankees because of Derek Jeter.