FAIRFAX, Va. – In this edition of Extra Innings, GoMason.com asked the players on this year's baseball roster how they got their start in playing baseball. Not to be surprised, a majority of the team started playing ball at a young age and was influenced by their family, in particular their fathers.  

How did you get started in playing baseball?

“My dad and I played all the time when I was a youngster and I've been playing ever since.”

-          Catcher Isaac Geisler, sophomore

“I started playing baseball when I was five years old.  I played for West Springfield Little League.”

-          Catcher Garett Driscoll, freshman

“My dad got me started playing baseball when I was 3 or 4.  He is a very avid baseball fan.”

-          RHP/1B Anthony Montefusco, redshirt senior

“My dad had me play tee ball at the age of 3 and I have played every year since.”

-          RHP John Williams, junior

“Baseball has always been a part of my life. My Dad played baseball professionally for the Texas Rangers organization and has definitely had a huge influence on my love for the game. “

-          Utility player Andrew Sable, redshirt junior

“I've played my entire life. My family is serious about sports and most of my family played baseball at some point.”

-          RHP Taylor Hunt, redshirt junior

“I grew up around my parents always playing baseball and softball.  It's in my blood.”

-          2B/SS Derek Evans, sophomore

“I started playing tee ball at age five with my friends.”

-          LHP Rich McMahon, redshirt senior

“My parents signed me up for tee-ball at four years old.”

-          RHP Neight Hoffa, senior

“When I was 4 or 5 I had to choose between baseball and soccer; the choice was obvious.”

-          RHP Riley Coverdale, junior