Jose Texidor Season 2010

INSIDE THE COACH'S BOX
'Jose is a local product who adds depth to our infield. He worked hard this past fall and will continue to get better the more he plays. Tex is a great guy to have in our clubhouse and will have the chance to compete for us over the next few years.' AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010: 2010 Media Guide Bio
Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: One of three current Nittany Lions (Mike Pierce, Drew Yukelson) out of State College ... Was a two-year varsity letterwinner for the State College Lions, highlighted by tremendous junior campaign ... Hit .449 and earned Second Team All-CPL Accolades that season ... Then hit .335 as a senior ... Also competed in the State College American Legion, leading team in batting average and home runs in the summer of 2008. PERSONAL: Full name is Jose L. Texidor III ... Born on November 1, 1990 in Okinawa, Japan ... Parents are Jose Texidor and Edna Melendez ... Brother of Denise (28) ... Majoring in kinesiology. ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: 'I chose Penn State because it was close to home and I like being around for my mom and dad in case they need me for anything. I also chose Penn State because it is a very good school for education. The reason I chose to play baseball here was because I really liked the athletic facilities and the coaches are really involved and are there to help you with anything you need.' GETTING TO KNOW JOSE
Nickname: Joe
Major & Why: Sports Management because I want to be directly involved with sports
Favorite Thing About Penn State: The size of the campus
Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: How nice and well kept the field is
Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Manny Ramirez
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football
Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Kobe Bryant
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews
Favorite Musical Artist: The Game
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Food: Spanish Rice and Beans
Hobbies: Playing video games and hanging out with friends
Childhood Idol: My grandpa
Place I'd Like To Visit: Fiji
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Make sure everyone in my family is debt free and make sure they live in a nice place with nothing to worry about
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Become a sports agent and eventually coach baseball