Caleb Marquez
Baseball "Meet the Newcomers": Caleb Marquez
1/19/2021 6:00:00 PM | Baseball
St. Cloud State Baseball welcomes 12 newcomers to the roster in the 2021 season. Our next edition of "Meet the Newcomers" features sophomore catcher Caleb Marquez of Blue Springs, Missouri.
A 2018 graduate of Blue Springs High School, Marquez was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 39th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. He played two seasons of short-season Arizona League Rookie Ball in the Brewers organization where he started 33 games over his two-year stint while splitting time between catcher, first base and designated hitter. Marquez crushed seven doubles and two home runs to go with 18 RBI, stole three bases and handled a pitching staff that included 2017 Brewers second-rounder Caden Lemons and Huskies outfielder Lenny Walker's former South Mountain CC teammate Keegan McCarville.
Huskies Athletics: Why did you choose St. Cloud State University?
Caleb Marquez:Â It was the best opportunity after being released from the Brewers.
HA: When did you decide you wanted to play collegiate baseball?
CM: After talking with my parents about the next step after professional baseball.
HA: How did you go about staying sharp baseball-wise during the COVID-19 related halting of the 2020 season?
CM:Â Getting work in everyday, luckily we had facilities that never shut down.
HA: Your playing career began at Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri, where you were a standout in both baseball and football. What are a few of your favorite memories from your prep career?
CM:Â Favorite memories had to be road trips for baseball and state championship games for footballÂ
HA: Following your senior year of high school in 2018, you were drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers and played two seasons of minor league baseball in the Arizona League. What was the experience of playing professional baseball like for you, and are there any memories or moments that really stand out to you from your time at that level?
CM:Â Spring training was always really cool, the fans made it even better. Always loved signing autographs.
HA: What areas of your game developed the most in the Brewers system?
CM: Mental game.Â
HA: How has the transition to collegiate baseball gone thus far?
CM: It has been smooth, little bit of an adjustment.
HA: Who is an important person (or people) in your life that has helped you reach this point of your playing career?
CM:Â Mom and DadÂ
HA: What are some athletic goals you hope to achieve while at St. Cloud State?
CM:Â Get signed back by a professional team.
HA: What career field are you interested in?
CM: History/PhilosophyÂ
Hit-and-Runs
Favorite baseball team: Saint Cloud StateÂ
Favorite Christmas cookie: Snicker doodleÂ
Favorite movie/TV character:Â Anakin SkywalkerÂ
Most underrated song: I'm StillÂ
Ranch or ketchup?: RanchÂ
Preferred playing surface: DirtÂ
Preferred statement haircut: BlondeÂ
Go-to late night meal: CerealÂ
Worst TV show finale: Game of ThronesÂ
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?:Â YesÂ
Glove you grew up with: Infielders gloveÂ
If you were stranded on the island from Castaway, which two teammates would you want to have with you?: Big Husky and Paul (Paul Steffensen)
If Doc Swendra was an actual doctor, what kind of doctor would he be?: A good doctorÂ
A 2018 graduate of Blue Springs High School, Marquez was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 39th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. He played two seasons of short-season Arizona League Rookie Ball in the Brewers organization where he started 33 games over his two-year stint while splitting time between catcher, first base and designated hitter. Marquez crushed seven doubles and two home runs to go with 18 RBI, stole three bases and handled a pitching staff that included 2017 Brewers second-rounder Caden Lemons and Huskies outfielder Lenny Walker's former South Mountain CC teammate Keegan McCarville.
Huskies Athletics: Why did you choose St. Cloud State University?
Caleb Marquez:Â It was the best opportunity after being released from the Brewers.
HA: When did you decide you wanted to play collegiate baseball?
CM: After talking with my parents about the next step after professional baseball.
HA: How did you go about staying sharp baseball-wise during the COVID-19 related halting of the 2020 season?
CM:Â Getting work in everyday, luckily we had facilities that never shut down.
HA: Your playing career began at Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri, where you were a standout in both baseball and football. What are a few of your favorite memories from your prep career?
CM:Â Favorite memories had to be road trips for baseball and state championship games for footballÂ
HA: Following your senior year of high school in 2018, you were drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers and played two seasons of minor league baseball in the Arizona League. What was the experience of playing professional baseball like for you, and are there any memories or moments that really stand out to you from your time at that level?
CM:Â Spring training was always really cool, the fans made it even better. Always loved signing autographs.
HA: What areas of your game developed the most in the Brewers system?
CM: Mental game.Â
HA: How has the transition to collegiate baseball gone thus far?
CM: It has been smooth, little bit of an adjustment.
HA: Who is an important person (or people) in your life that has helped you reach this point of your playing career?
CM:Â Mom and DadÂ
HA: What are some athletic goals you hope to achieve while at St. Cloud State?
CM:Â Get signed back by a professional team.
HA: What career field are you interested in?
CM: History/PhilosophyÂ
Hit-and-Runs
Favorite baseball team: Saint Cloud StateÂ
Favorite Christmas cookie: Snicker doodleÂ
Favorite movie/TV character:Â Anakin SkywalkerÂ
Most underrated song: I'm StillÂ
Ranch or ketchup?: RanchÂ
Preferred playing surface: DirtÂ
Preferred statement haircut: BlondeÂ
Go-to late night meal: CerealÂ
Worst TV show finale: Game of ThronesÂ
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?:Â YesÂ
Glove you grew up with: Infielders gloveÂ
If you were stranded on the island from Castaway, which two teammates would you want to have with you?: Big Husky and Paul (Paul Steffensen)
If Doc Swendra was an actual doctor, what kind of doctor would he be?: A good doctorÂ
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