Originally posted on jerseypilots.com
Tom Marcinczyk is having a great season for the Pilots. The
rising senior at Rutgers is first in the ACBL in home runs with four, second in
batting average with a .380 clip, tied for second in doubles with seven, tied
for third in hits with 27 and is fifth in stolen bases with 11. Marcinczyk has
played in every game for the Pilots in either center or right field. Against
the Staten Island Tide on June 29, he hit two home runs: a solo shot and a
three-run dinger. The Pilots won the contest 8-2.
Q: How do keep the energy up when you guys fall behind?
TM: There is no need to be negative or to put pressure on
oneself. If we are positive and having fun, we can comeback.
Q: What is your approach at the plate?
TM: Just to be more patient when I am up there. When I get
myself into trouble I am always swinging at the first pitch. I just need to be
able to sit back and drive it.
Q: What do you hope to keep doing at the plate?
TM: Really just to stay positive. Even when you go through
negative slumps, just stay positive and have fun.
Q: What is your attitude in the outfield?
TM: It is awesome. Everyday I get to come out in the outfield
and catch fly balls. It is fun out there.
Q: What are some of your goals for the season?
TM: Just to stay confident in myself, bring my confidence up,
have fun out here with my teammates and enjoy the summer.
Q: When the end of the summer does come, what do you hope to be
able to say that you accomplished?
TM: Playing for the Pilots. It is an honor to play here and play
for our state.
