Baseball has been around forever; this is the game that many called the American pastime because this is where the game of Baseball was truly born.
Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Hank Aaron are known as the God Fathers of this prestigious game. Without this sport – in the mind of Zack Gagnon – there would be nothing else to do.
Former Auburn Riverside High School student Gagnon loves the game of baseball.
"I have been playing baseball ever since I could hold a ball," Gagnon stated.
"My dad got me started and [he] has been a huge inspiration my whole life of baseball. I come from a baseball family and grew up watching my dad play baseball, and my grandpa plays to this day. My dad showed me the way and I ran with it."
Gagnon plays for Green River Community College and is the third baseman for the Gators. When asked why he chose Green River as his new home, he explained.
"I chose to come here because Matt Acker is a very good coach and knows the game inside-and-out, and I knew he would be the coach for me to get me ready for my future in baseball. Also, Green River is a very hardworking team, and I like that kind of atmosphere on the field."
Gagnon has had multiple people inspire his career.
"Baseball has been a huge part of my life since I can remember. As a kid, I dreamed about playing professional baseball. Watching the pros play always inspires me to get better and work harder. I set a goal for myself to play at the highest level of baseball I possibly can. I want to fulfill my goals."
As of right now, Gagnon has no plans of what school he will be attending after Green River Community College. Only time will tell of his plans later on in his baseball career.
For now, Gagnon is still a Gator. Off the field Gagnon enjoys working on cars and hitting up the gym. His favorite class at Green River is welding, and his favorite teacher is Scott Schreiber. Gagnon loves to watch the New York Yankees. The thing that intrigues him the most about this team is how solid they are all around.
To Gagnon and the rest of the Gators baseball team, thank you for a great season this year. We can't wait until next spring for the process starts all over again.
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