[外電] Q&A with Frederick Keys pitcher Jake Arrieta
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Q&A with Frederick Keys pitcher Jake Arrieta
Frederick Keys starting pitcher Jake Arrieta has received plenty of
recognition during his first season in the Orioles' organization.
The team’s fifth-round draft pick in the 2007 draft was selected to pitch
for the U.S. team in the Futures Game at Yankee Stadium on July 13 as part of
the All-Star festivities. He tossed a scoreless inning in the game, allowing
one hit while striking out one hitter.
Arrieta, 22, was named to the U.S. Olympic baseball team on July 16. He’s
the only Single-A player on the team, but that doesn’t mean he lacks the
experience to represent his country in front of the entire world. Arrieta was
4-0 with a 0.27 ERA in 35 innings for the 2006 U.S. national team.
He pitched six scoreless innings for the U.S. in a 9-1 victory over China
Monday night in Beijing. Arrieta had seven strikeouts and allowed only two
hits in the game. Here is a detailed recap of the game from USABaseball.com.
The 6-foot-4, 225-pound right-hander was chosen as the Pitcher of the Week in
the Carolina League on two separate occasions in May. In 20 starts for the
Keys this season, Arrieta has compiled a 6-5 record. Through Tuesday, he led
the league with 120 strikeouts and ranked second in ERA (2.87) and fourth in
innings pitched (113).
Arrieta recently left the Keys to begin preparing for the Olympics, but he
was able to answer a few questions via e-mail for baltimoresun.com before his
departure.
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Knowing it is the final year that baseball will be played at the historic
Yankee Stadium, what was it like pitching there during the MLB Futures Game?
Arrieta: Having the opportunity to pitch in a stadium with so much history
before it’s torn down was a dream come true.
You were recently named to the U.S. Olympic team. Describe your feelings when
you first learned of your selection to the team.
Arrieta: When I first heard the news I was relieved. I had constantly thought
about making the team during the time leading up to the selection day, and to
finally get the news, it was a weight off of my shoulders.
What are the main differences between pitching in college and pitching at the
professional level?
Arrieta: The discipline of the hitters and you can’t make as many mistakes
over the plate.
What is your best pitch? Tell fans why it’s better than the others.
Arrieta: It really depends on the day. Any of my pitches can be the best on a
given day.
Who are your best friends on the Keys? When you’re not playing a game, what
do you guys do for fun?
Arrieta: [Starting pitcher Brandon] Erbe and [infielder Brandon] Snyder. We
relax and download tons of music most of the time.
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