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Q & A With Former Logger Cory Vaughn

January 19, 2010

Our spotlight Logger today is former player Cory Vaughn who set a franchise record for the Loggers when he started in all 68 games in 2008.  Cory spent last summer in the Cape Cod League playing for the Cotuit Kettleers and is currently a junior at San Diego State University preparing for the upcoming season which starts in February.  Cory will be draft eligible for the Major League Baseball player draft this upcoming June.

Team               BA       G         AB       H         2B        3B        HR       RBI

Loggers 08’      .251     68        255      64        14        2          8          41          See Cory's Bio

Kettleers 09’    .242     32        99        24        3          0          3          9

S.D. St. 09’      .328     61        235      77        14        4          10        51

LL:  What is your best memory so far in your young baseball career?

CV:  By Far the best baseball memory I have in my baseball career would probably be last spring in the Mountain West Conference tournament.  We were down eight runs in the 8th inning and came back with a nine spot to win the game and advance into the championship game.

LL:  After playing in both the Northwoods League and the Cape Code League, what are some of the similarities and differences between the leagues?

CV:  The Northwoods and the Cape Cod are both outstanding leagues. Northwoods definitely draws more fans but has long, long, long, bus rides. The Cape Cod League doesn’t draw near as many fans, but the longest bus trip is only about 45 minutes.  From my experience, both of the leagues have outstanding players and showcase great talent.  I definitely enjoyed being in La Crosse more because the players were able to run out on the field and play the game with no leashes attached. Cap just enforced us to play the game the same way every single time and play hard. Some of the coaches in Cape Cod are more worried about themselves rather than the opportunity for the players.

LL:  Since you are eligible for the pro-draft in June, what goes through your head when you hear that and do you have any expectations for yourself in regards to the draft?

CV:  When talk about the upcoming draft in June is mentioned I try not to worry about it as much as possible. Coach Gwynn talks to me constantly just reminding me to go out and play the game the right way, and everything else will take care of itself.  If I play this spring to my best ability the round I’m selected in and other things that go with it won’t matter, and things should turn out fine.

LL:  With your dad Greg being one of the assistant coaches while you were here with the Loggers, what were some positives and negatives about him being one of your coaches?

CV:  Having my father coaching the Loggers when I was there was a great experience.  We talked baseball nonstop and I was constantly asking questions to try and better my game. I really did not have any negatives with him being a coach. We get along well and he is always looking out for my best interests and that’s why I love him.

LL:  Out of the moments that you remember from your dad’s career, which one stands out the most to you?

CV:  The most memorable experience from my father’s career would be when he went to the World Series in 1998 with the San Diego Padres. I will never forget that memory.

LL:  Have you been part of any locker room pranks on other players?  And if so, can you give details of your most memorable one?

CV:  A few locker room pranks I have done would be where I put eye black on the brim of everyone’s hats so that when they take the hat off, they have a huge black smudge all across their head.