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Someday Eastern York's Ryky Smith hopes to be a sportscaster. The rising junior loves to call the action as he sees it.
Smith certainly supplied many highlight moments during a season in which he hit at a .500 clip. The shortstop also knocked in 16 runs and clubbed 10 doubles while collecting a .788 slugging percentage.
We gave the Daily Record/Sunday News Player of the Year a chance to talk some more about deserted islands, superpowers and reality shows.
If you were in charge of picking a new mascot for your school, what would you pick?
The Catfish, the Eastern York Catfish. The school is close to the river, so Catfish.
If your sport wasn't offered, what other spring sport would you play?
Volleyball.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I could fly.
What are three items you'd take on a deserted island?
Baseball glove, cell phone and a bag of skittles.
If you could have dinner with any three people dead or alive, who would they be?
Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Abraham Lincoln.
What's your favorite ice cream topping?
Hot fudge.
Did you have a nickname growing up? If so, how'd you get it?
Slick. I got it when I younger and when I was playing baseball.
Which would you compete on: "American Idol" or "Dancing With the Stars?"
"Dancing With the Stars", because I can
Favorite music to drive to?
Classic rock, probably the Beatles.
What is your favorite subject in school?
English, no, check that, Art.
What's your most favorite and least favorite drill your coach does in practice?
My favorite drill is situations and least favorite is base running.
Who's the toughest opponent you faced this season?
Matt Ruth from Suburban, he just froze me a couple times at the plate with his fastball.
What's the most interesting vacation you've ever taken?
Going to Cooperstown, N.Y., to see the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Name one place you'd love to go during your lifetime.
Comerica Park in Detroit, because I'm a Tigers fan.
Who do you talk to most often on your cell phone?
Austin Tillotson, he's my best friend.
What was your favorite thing to do at elementary school recess?
Play kickball.
Are you a clean bedroom person or a messy bedroom person? What would be the first thing that someone would notice upon entering your bedroom?
Messy bedroom. The first thing people would notice is all my baseball equipment like bats and spikes laying on my floor.
Do you have a part-time job and, if so, what is it?
No.
What sport are you the absolute worst at?
Water polo. I'm not a great swimmer, so probably water polo.
