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Name: T.J. Fischer.

School: Lakota West High School.

Sport: Baseball.

Class: Senior.

Age: 18.

Claim to fame: "Hustle. Coming up through the ranks, I didn't have the best tools. I've learned that the best way to play is to leave nothing on the field." Fischer, a right-fielder, is a captain for the Firebirds. He plans to attend The Citadel, and with a 3.2 GPA, major in criminology.

Bet you didn't know: "I'm student class president."

Toughest opponent: Princeton.

Favorite pro athlete: Ryan Freel.

Person who would play you in a movie: Matt Damon.

Game-day ritual: "I wear stirrups, so I keep my pants down all pre-game, and then roll them up."

Last DVD you bought: "No Country for Old Men."

Hours per week you're on the field: 15.

Vegetable you just won't eat: Asparagus.

Most prized possession: A picture of my grandpa in his Navy uniform.

Favorite piece of clothing: My baseball fleece.

Favorite movie: "Old School."

Favorite book: "The Da Vinci Code."

Favorite magazine: Rolling Stone.

Favorite TV show: "Family Guy."

Favorite musical artist: Dave Matthews Band.

Biggest influence: "My older brother (Michael). I emulate him in everything I can."

Philosophy on life: "Hard work will eventually pay off."

Best thing about baseball: "There's so many different things that can happen. Nothing is over until the last out."

Worst thing about baseball: "How quickly momentum can change, and having the ability to deal with the amount of failure you have to endure."

In 10 years, I'll be ... "Serving our country in the Marines."

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