What do you think are your best qualities as a player? 

I feel like I am a steady player who can handle the bat, play solid defense, and use speed to help create some offense. 

What do you think you have to improve on the most? 

I think I need to improve in all areas, but, most importantly, to give away less at-bats. 

Do believe that college baseball better prepared you for the minor leagues than if you had gone pro right from high school? 

It’s hard to say because I have only experienced one route, but I know that each way has its positives and negatives. 

Do you miss aluminum bats? 

Not really. I think aluminum bats create too many bad habits. 

As one of the organization’s only second base prospects, do you feel there is any pressure to quickly advance from level to level? 

I don’t think there is too much pressure to move quickly. Last year was a big jump to Double-A after playing a half season in Low-A, but in the end I think I will benefit from what I learned last year. 

Have you personally met Ozzie Guillen? Is he any different from what the media and fans suggest? 

I have met Ozzie while playing in spring training games. It’s hard to say whether he’s perceived accurately through the media, while only being around him such a small amount, but I do know that he is honest with the media and I think our society is so hooked on political correctness that they are taken aback by the honesty at times. 

Many people have an image of a leadoff hitter as someone who is quick, patient and capable of stealing bases. Do you see yourself as a player who possesses these qualities, or is there something different you have in mind for what constitutes a leadoff hitter? 

I think that a lead off hitter has to have all of those qualities to be good. I think one of the most underrated parts of doing the job is seeing a lot of pitches. Now, with that being said, I think I am batting second this year. [Laughs] 

Have current (or past) hitting coaches approached you about possibly adding more muscle for additional power? 

The muscle part isn’t really harped on too much. I have improved my strength but that was focused more on stamina and hopefully a little more power, but in Birmingham power really doesn’t play much. 

Are there any major league players, either current or from the past, that you’ve attempted to imitate in any area of your game –anything from batting stance to a set position defensively? 

I don’t really try to imitate anyone, but I do play the game hard, so I probably fall into an old school type player mold. 

Now some lighter questions: 

As a native of Michigan you’re probably a Detroit Tigers fan, right? 

Yeah, I am a Tigers fan and I did attend some playoff games last year. 

What musical preferences do you have? 

I am open minded when it comes to music. I just do not like techno. 

Take us through a typical evening following a game at Regions Park? 

Finish the game, possibly lift if I haven’t done that before the game, shower, eat, head back to my apartment and relax. 

Even as a minor league player, do you find the women are still impressed that you play for a team within the White Sox organization? 

I would say that some women are interested because of that, but those are the ones you want to stay away from. Think about it. A girl who is attracted to a minor league baseball player because of that – something’s not right. 

Now come the fun questions: 
Favorite Athlete: Steve Yzerman 
Favorite Movie: Momma’s Boy 
Favorite Food: Sushi 
Favorite Song: Hollywood Nights- Bob Seger 
Best Baseball Memory: Little League and High School State Championship 
Best Prank You’ve Pulled (Or seen pulled): Can’t go wrong with a good leaner once and a while. 

FutureSox.com would like to thank Chris for taking time out of his day to answer these fan questions!