Getting To Know The Redbirds: Mitch Harris

Full Name: Lieutenant Mitchell Andrew Harris

Nickname: L.T.

School: United States Naval Academy

Age: 29

Acquired: Drafted by St. Louis in the 13th round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft

Twitter: @Mitch_Harris2

Reside: Braselton, Georgia

Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Favorite music artists: Classic Rock and Country

Favorite TV shows: "Suits" and "How I Met Your Mother"

Last movie I saw at the theater: "The Wedding Ringer"

Favorite restaurant: Chick-fil-A

Favorite cartoon as a kid: "Tom and Jerry"

Last book I read: John Smotlz: Starting and Closing

If I could be anyone else for a day, it would be: The President of the United States, so I could change a few things.

Funniest heckler: My buddies from the Naval Academy

Person who taught me the most: My dad

Favorite websites: Facebook.com and ESPN.com

Most memorable baseball moment: Pitching in Camden Yards against Army 11 days after dislocating my ankle. I pitched seven innings and gave up one run...we lost 1-0

My "Welcome To Professional Baseball Moment" was: When I was invited to a Big League Spring Training game in 2013 and gave up two home runs in one inning.

I'm afraid of: Failing

I currently drive a: 2002 Chevy Silverado

Funniest person on the Redbirds: Ed Easley

Worst driver on the team: Greg Garcia

Most active Tweeter on the Redbirds: Sam Tuivailala

Teammate most likely to be an a reality show: Tommy Pham

Teammate who is always on their phone: Sam Tuivailala

If you had to be stranded on a deserted island with a teammate, who would you choose and why: Tui - he's Tongan and should know how to build fires - he's from the islands.

Hidden talents: They're hidden - I can't disclose that information

Favorite Childhood Video Game: "RBI Baseball"     

Favorite current videogame: I don't play video games

Pet peeves: Selfish people

Best prankster on the team: Ed Easley

Advice for kids who want to play professional ball: Work hard and stick to your dream

If you could face any batter/pitcher, it would be: Mike Trout

Something the fans don't already know about me: I've been to over 30 countries

Favorite current athlete in another sport: Peyton Manning

Biggest influence on your pitching delivery: John Smoltz

On an off day, I: Relax by the pool or play golf

What was your first job: Construction with a private contractor

Favorite baseball player growing up: John Smoltz

This actor would portray me in a movie about my life: Josh Duhamel

Best part about being a baseball player: You get to play the game your grew up playing as your career

Worst part about being a baseball player: Time away from family

Off-season activities to relax: Golf and going to a cabin in the mountains

Best advice I've ever received: Set your goals high and never forget what you started out to accomplish

Most underrated baseball skill that kids should learn: Competitiveness

Plans after baseball: None yet, don't have a Plan B when you're working on Plan A

If I wasn't playing baseball, I would be: No idea