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Getting to Know: Catcher Shawn McGill

By
July 17, 2013

JL: What is your favorite baseball memory?

SM: Winning the State Championship in 2002

(Shawn McGill was named to the All-State team and was a team captain for South Kingstown High School, leading them to the Rhode Island State Championship that season)

 

JL: What has been your favorite ballpark to play in during your career?

SM: Pawtucket, RI (Triple-A, Red Sox), getting to play in front of family and friends.

 

JL: Catchers are usually considered captains of the defense or the team overall. Do you enjoy that responsibility?

SM: Yes, I have to help out 12-to-13 pitchers' careers... and I take pride in that. My main responsibility is to play defense and call a game. I want guys to want to throw to me.

 

JL: Were you always a catcher? What drew you to that position?

SM: When I was ten years old our little league team needed a catcher and my best friend's dad converted me. I hated it at first, but it ended up being a great move.

 

JL: While you're originally from Rhode Island, your first born child was born here in Lynchburg while you were playing for the Hillcats in 2011... What was it like to have such a major life event happen so far from home?

SM: I will always remember August 28, 2011 when my daughter Lyla was born here. It was difficult for the event to happen so far from home. Luckily my wife and I have great support from family, friends, teammates, coaches and others to make the birth as smooth as possible.

 

JL: You have spent some time in Independent baseball before working all the way back to the Triple-A level. What lessons did you take away from the Indy ball experience?

SM: I learned you can never take a day for granted in life and in baseball. Baseball is a job and we have to work at it, but we also have to love and enjoy it. If your not happy, do something else because it's important to love what you do.

Some of Shawn's Favorite Things:

Movie: Good Will Hunting/The Departed

TV Show: Friday Night Lights

Book: Succes is a Choice - Rick Pitino

Sport to Watch: NFL Football

Lynchburg Restaurant/Hang Out Spot: Market at Main Street ("Great breakfast spot," McGill says)

Place to Visit in the Carolina League: Myrtle Beach (Note: McGill played one season in Myrtle Beach when the Pelicans were the Carolina League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in 2010)

 

To see McGill and the rest of the Hillcats players, come on out to City Stadium this summer. For tickets call (434) 528-1144, click here or stop by City Stadium on non-gamedays from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday or on gamedays anytime from 9am to game time. Also be sure to check back to the Hillcats website for more player bios and Q&As throughout the rest of the season as we continue to bring you inside access to the 2013 Lynchburg Hillcats.