Q&A with Wesleyan's Druw Jones

Posted 1/6/2022

Meet Druw Jones, a 6-foot-3, 180-pound outfielder/pitcher from Wesleyan School who has signed with Vanderbilt. Jones is a member of the Metro Atlanta Big 10 cover for the 2022 Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine. Here are 10 questions with him.

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Q: What in-game rituals or superstitions do you have?

A: Sunflower seeds or gum.

Q: Who is your favorite professional sports team?

A: Atlanta Braves.

Q: What is your favorite food to eat?

A: Chipotle.

Q: Name one thing people may be surprised to learn about you? 

A: I'm really a basketball player.

Q: Who is your favorite teacher and what is your favorite high school subject?

A: Brian Krehmeyer and history.

Q: Outside of baseball, what is your next hobby? 

A: Basketball.

Q: If you could travel anywhere outside the U.S., what would be your dream location and why?

A: Japan. I would just like to visit because it's a beautiful place and there are a lot of things to see.

Q: Name the person you'd like to meet the most.

A: Kobe Bryant. I would like to know how he was so good mentally.

Q: Who has been the most influential person in your life?

A: My dad. I get compared to him all the time, so it makes me work harder everyday.

Q: After baseball, what career are you planning to pursue?

A: Just to give back to the kids because I know how hard it is and I want to be there for everyone.