by Macade Maxwell

Head Baseball Coach Andy Rojo, former scouting director with USA Baseball, weighed in on everything from Yankee legend Don Mattingly to Motown.

Q: Where did you grow up? 

A: Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Q: What High School did you attend?

A: I attended Etiwanda High School.

Q: What college did you attend? 

A: I went to Riverside City College, University of Florida and Cal Poly Pomona. 

Q: What is your favorite candy bar? 

A: Hershey’s with almonds. 

Q: Seeds or Bubble Gum?

A: Seeds. 

Q: What is your favorite baseball team? 

A: The New York Yankees. 

Q: Who is your favorite baseball player?

A: My favorite baseball player is Don Mattingly.

Q: Who is the greatest athlete of all time? 

A: In my opinion, I believe Jim Thorpe is the greatest athlete of all time.

Q: What is your favorite food to eat? 

A: Italian. 

Q: How long did you play baseball for? 

A: I played baseball through college. 

Q: Did you play any other sports growing up?

A: Growing up, I played soccer, basketball and football. 

Q: Besides baseball, what is your favorite sport to watch? 

A: Besides baseball, boxing is my favorite. 

Q: What made you want to start coaching baseball? 

A: I wanted to help create educational and baseball opportunities for players. 

Q: Who do you think is going to win the 2023 World Series?

A: The Atlanta Braves. 

Q: Does Barry Bonds Deserve to be in the Hall of Fame? 

A: Yes, Barry Bonds deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. 

Q: What are you looking forward to most this upcoming season? 

A: Helping create a new standard and culture for Bosco Baseball. 

Q: What is your vision for Bosco Baseball in the future? 

A: To create a dynamic baseball development environment where Bosco players thrive on and off the field. 

Q: How long have you been coaching for? 

A: I have been coaching for 22 years. 

Q: What type of music do you listen to? 

A: I like to listen to Classic Rock and Motown.

Q: Pancakes or waffles? 

A: Waffles. 

Q: If you could go back in time and tell your younger self one thing, what would it be? 

A: I would tell my younger self to be patient; everything is going to be alright.