Meet The GJ Rockies
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to Grand Junction Rockies players and some of their favorite things. In this installment, meet Brett Stephens, Jefry Valdez, Nic Motley, Logan Longwith, Michael Zimmerman, and Tyler Bates.

Outfielder Brett Stephens
Favorite baseball memory? Playing in Dodger Stadium
Favorite baseball player? Corey Seager
What would be your dream job? A pro golfer because it’s my second favorite sport
Favorite superhero? Batman because he’s got the Batmobile
What are some of your hobbies? Music and movies
Favorite movie? Wedding Crashers

Pitcher Jefry Valdez
Favorite baseball memory? Signing day
Favorite baseball player? Jose Fernandez
What would be your dream job? A businessman
Favorite superhero? Superman
What are some of your hobbies? Playing pool
Favorite movie? Puno de Hiero

Catcher Nic Motley
Favorite baseball memory? Playing in the JUCO World Series
Favorite baseball player? Joe Mauer
What would be your dream job? Professional fisherman. I love to fish.
Favorite superhero? Captain America. He does everything well.
What are some of your hobbies? Fishing and hunting
Favorite movie? Black Hawk Down

Pitcher Logan Longwith
Favorite baseball memory? Going to the state tournament in high school
Favorite baseball player? Tim Lincecum
What would be your dream job? Owning my own sports facility
Favorite superhero? Batman. He has no powers but is still awesome.
What are some of your hobbies? Video games and mountain biking
Favorite movie? Dodgeball
Fun Fact: I can do a backflip.

Pitcher Michael Zimmerman
Favorite baseball memory? Being drafted
Favorite baseball player? Randy Johnson
What would be your dream job? Pitching coach
Favorite superhero? Spiderman. He’s the bee’s knees.
What are some of your hobbies? Fishing, hunting, and playing XBox
Favorite movie? Land Of The Lost with Will Ferrell
Fun fact: I like long walks on the beach, Red Bull, and I’m awesome at ping pong.

Outfielder Tyler Bates
Favorite baseball memory? Breaking the all-time hits record with a grand slam at my college
Favorite baseball player? Torrii Hunter
What would be your dream job? Coaching basketball or baseball because I love sports and impacting kid’s lives
Favorite superhero? Batman. He doesn’t have superpowers but he’s intelligent and has a strong will.
What are some of your hobbies? Making music, playing basketball, bowling
Favorite movie? Friday
Fun fact: Nobody has beaten me at ping pong here in Grand Junction.

