A 'Ferocious' Lion in a Crabs Uniform

Each week during the season, we will be running a question-and-answer session with a different Crabs player. This week, we sit down with Eureka native Brad Morgan, in his third year with the team.

By Ray Hamill

Q - Who has been the biggest influence on you as a player?
A - Probably my dad. Ever since I was younger he always worked with me as a player. He really pushed me and without him I wouldn't be here today.

Q - Do you have any superstitions?
A - Not really. Maybe the line deal - you don't step on the line - and just respecting the game. Just play hard and work hard.

Q - Who's your favorite baseball team?
A - The Dodgers.

Q - Who is your favorite baseball player?
A - I don't really have a favorite player. (Andre) Ethier's pretty good. He plays hard.

Q - If you were an animal, what would you be?
A - Who's the king of the jungle? A lion, yeah, I'd be a ferocious lion.

Q - How is playing for the Crabs different from playing in college?
A - When you're playing for the Crabs, the players are mostly better than on any other team you've been on in your life. There are a lot of players here that get drafted and if you break it down player for player, they're all probbaly the best I've ever been around.

Q - What is your favorite food?
A - I'm a big fan of chicken. All sorts. And milk and cookies too.

Q - What is your favorie movie?
A - I love "Dazed and Confused." I thought it was hilarious.

Q - What has been your most memorable moment as a Crabs player?
A - That's a tough one. There's been multiple. Probably last year playing against the Steelheads in front of a big home crowd.