With the Mets in L.A. to face the Dodgers, I figured it was a good time to catch up with Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier.

Full Name – Andre Everett Ethier

Born –April 10, 1982 in Phoenix, Arizona

Nickname – Guys call me Dre

Hobbies/Interests – Fishing, specifically for trout. I also enjoy having bbq’s with family and friends.

Favorite thing to do on an off day –Relaxing and spending time with my son

Favorite Foods – Chicken Schnitzel

Favorite Actor – Brody Stevens from the movie, Hangover.

Favorite Ballpark – My home park, Dodger Stadium. The atmosphere and support we get from the fans makes it a special place to play.

Favorite Team Growing Up- Don’t tell any Dodger fans, but I loved the San Francisco Giants as a kid growing up.

Player you would pay to watch today – Our centerfielder, Matt Kemp

Biggest Influence for your career – My parents

Favorite Non Baseball Sports Team – Arizona State football team

Favorite Athlete in another Sport- LeBron James, “The King” of the Miami Heat

Toughest pitcher I Ever Faced – Another guy nicknamed “The King” – Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners.

First Job - I have only worked as a baseball player all my life.

If I can Trade Places with someone… – Would definitely be a race car driver, a guy like Jimmy Johnson or Jeff Gordon. I would enjoy being behind the wheel of a race car.

Favorite City – Phoenix, my hometown.

Boyhood Idols – Ken Griffey, Luis Gonzalez and Garret Anderson

Most Embarrassing Professional Moment – One time, in my hometown of Phoenix, I hit a double down the line and halfway between first and second, I slipped and was tagged out. That was very embarrassing in front of all my family and friends.

Biggest Thrill To Date As An Athlete – My first major league hit, May 2, 2006 against the Diamondbacks in front of family and friends in my hometown.

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