VYPE: What grade are you in this year and how long have you been playing baseball?
JJ Burwell: I’m a senior and I have been playing baseball for 14 years.
VYPE: Who has been a big influence in your life and why?
JJ: My teammates that push me to get better every single day.
VYPE: What position do you play and what position would you like to play?
JJ: I am a pitcher and 3rd baseman, I wish I could play center but I’m too slow.
VYPE: What is the best unwritten rule in baseball?
JJ: No stepping on the foul line.
VYPE: Steal a base or knock a double, which do you prefer?
JJ: Knock a double.
VYPE: What is your favorite pitch to hit?
JJ: Change up.
VYPE: What do you tell yourself at the plate?
JJ: I tell myself there is no one better than me.
VYPE: What is your favorite subject in school and who is your favorite teacher?
JJ: My favorite subject is math, and my favorite teacher is Coach G.
VYPE: What are your plans for after graduation?
JJ: I’m going to Connor’s State to play baseball and continue to play baseball.
