Tony Wark

Parents are Lisa and Doug...Has one sibling, Shane...Dream job is to become a professional athlete

• 2018 WBSC Junior Men's World Championship; Hit .231 (3-for-13) with one HR, five RBI and two runs scored

GETTING TO KNOW WARK

Favorite Movie: Semi-Pro

Favorite Meal: Pizza

Favorite TV Show: Family Guy

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Detroit Tigers, Detroit Redwings

Person you most admire and why: "My brother because he pushes me to be the best I can be day in and day out."

Q&A WITH WARK

What does it mean for you to represent the United States? "It means everything to me. This is a huge honor." 

What do you most enjoy about softball? "The speed of the game. I'm always moving."

How did you get started playing softball? "Gary Thompson got me into it after one of my little league baseball games."

Did you play any other sports growing up? "Hockey, baseball, basketball and football"

What is the best piece of advice you ever received? "Don't look in the rearview mirror, keep moving forward."

What's your personal motto? "Live life with a 3-1 count."