Meet The GJ Rockies
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to GJ Rockies players and some of their favorite things. In this installment, meet Justin Valdespina, Pedro Gonzalez, Javier Guevara, Shael Mendoza, and Joey Bartosic.

Pitcher Justin Valdespina
Favorite baseball memory? My first pro appearance last year
Favorite baseball player? Pedro Martinez
What would be your dream job? Run my own baseball facility to stay involved in the game
Favorite superhero? Batman because he’s elusive
What are some of your hobbies? Music, movies, watching basketball
Favorite movie? Get Out

Outfielder Pedro Gonzalez
Favorite baseball memory? My seven RBI game on the Dominican Summer League team
Favorite baseball player? Alex Rodriguez
What would be your dream job? A basketball player even if I don’t think I’m that good at it
Favorite superhero? Thor
What are some of your hobbies? Watch and play basketball, video games
Favorite movie? Transporter 3

Catcher Javier Guevara
Favorite baseball memory? Getting a walk off while playing in the DSL against the Cardinals
Favorite baseball player? Alex Rodriguez
What would be your dream job? Football player
Favorite superhero? Superman
What are some of your hobbies? Listen to music
Favorite movie? The Fast and the Furious

Infielder Shael Mendoza
Favorite baseball memory? When we got to playoffs
Favorite baseball player? Robinson Cano
What would be your dream job? A track runner
Favorite superhero? The Flash because he is super fast
What are some of your hobbies? Playing dominoes
Favorite movie? The Fast and the Furious

Outfielder Joey Bartosic
Favorite baseball memory? Playing in the Cape this past summer
Favorite baseball player? Pete Rose
What would be your dream job? A food critic because you get to eat great food for free
Favorite superhero? Superman because he’s a five-tool player
What are some of your hobbies? Golf, reading, hanging out with friends
Favorite movie? The Sandlot

