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.

Photo by Todd Bennett

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

Photo by Todd Bennett

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

Photo by Todd Bennett

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

Photo by Todd Bennett

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.

Photo by Todd Bennett

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.

Photo by Todd Bennett

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.

The Purple Slope

A MLBlog written by Jarah Wright, the Grand Junction Rockies Marketing And Promotions Manager

Grand Junction Rockies

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The Purple Slope

A MLBlog written by Jarah Wright, the Grand Junction Rockies Marketing And Promotions Manager

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