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Getting To Know Right-Handed Pitcher Scott McGregor

Profile of the Former Memphis Tiger
April 24, 2014

Full Name: Scott Robert McGregor

School: University of Memphis

Age: 27

Acquired: Cardinals' 15th round selection in the June, 2008 First-Year Player Draft

Twitter: @ScottMcGregor32

Nicknames: Mack

Reside: Jupiter, Florida

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

Favorite Music Artists/Bands: Jason Aldean

Favorite TV Shows: "Game of Thrones" "Chuck"

Favorite Movies: "Dumb and Dumber"

Last Movie I Saw At The Theater: " The Divergent"

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Restaurant: Benihana

Music on my iPod: Everything

Most embarrassing song on my iPod: You name it, it's on there

Favorite Cartoon As A Kid: "Batman"

Last Book I Read: The Insurgent

Person Who Taught Me The Most: My father

Favorite Websites: Golfdigest.com

Most Memorable Baseball Moment: Getting drafted

My Welcome To Professional Baseball Moment Was: A learning experience

My First Car Was: Chrysler minivan (green)

My Dream Car Is: Ferrari f40 or any nice truck

I currently drive a: 2005 Ford Five Hundred

I'm Afraid Of: Snakes

Best dresser on the Redbirds: Jorge Rondon

Funniest Person On The Redbirds: Angel Castro

Quietest Person On The Redbirds: Sam Freeman

Most Active Tweeter On The Redbirds: Xavier Scruggs

Teammate Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Jermaine Curtis

Teammate Who Is Always On Their Phone: Eric Fornataro

Most Intense Person On The Redbirds: Tommy Pham

Hidden Talents: Ping Pong and Scramble

Favorite Childhood videogame: "TMNT in Time" and "Mario Kart"

Favorite Current Video Game: "Fifa"

Favorite team city to travel to on a road trip: Vegas

What is one thing you can't live without: My dog

Pet Peeves: Snoring

What is the best prank you've played on someone: I live by "don't mess with them, they won't mess with you."

Best prankster on the team and why: Games haven't really started yet

Advice For Kids Who Want To Play Professional Ball: Do everything you can do to set yourself up for success. Let the rest happen.

If you could face any batter, it would be: Myself in an at-bat

Something the fans don't already know about me: Used to play soccer and could've in college

Favorite current athlete in another sport: Tom Brady

Favorite place to visit in Memphis and why: I like to get around to all the BBQ joints

Person I Would Most Like To Meet Outside Of The Baseball World:Warren Buffet

Biggest influence on your pitching style/batting stance: My dad

On An Off Day, I: Golf and sleep

What was your first job and how much did you get paid: Was a soccer ref, $12 a game

Favorite Baseball Player Growing Up: Pedro Martinez

Word/Phrase you use too often: "In all honesty"

Who would your dream date be: My wife

This actor would portray me in a movie about my life: Will Smith

Best Part About Being A Ballplayer: Playing a game I love

Worst Part About Being A Ballplayer: Pay and being away from family

Off-Season Activities To Relax: I get a job

Best advice I've ever received: Control what you can

Most Underrated Baseball Skill That Kids Should Learn: Fundamentals

The most famous person in my cell phone is: Adam Wainwright

Plans after baseball: Get jacked and spend time with family

If I wasn't playing baseball, I would be: A physical therapist