April 7, 2006
FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Fairfield University freshman pitcher Dan Gallagher (Allendale, N.J./Bergen Catholic) has been a solid addition to the Fairfield bullpen this season. Entering this weekend's series against Rider University, the right-hander has recorded three saves in 10 appearances.
He has given up only nine earned runs in 22.2 innings of work, and before Saint Peter's pushed across a run with two-outs in the seventh inning on Saturday, had a 12.0 scoreless innings streak snapped. Before giving up that run, he also did not allow an earned run in the last 16.0 innings.
Recently Gallagher took the time to sit down with FairfieldStags.com to answer some questions.
1: How has the adjustment been from high school to college baseball been like?
A: It's a lot more work and time that you have to put in. From a baseball standpoint the hitters are a lot better than high school baseball.
2: In your mind are you still adjusting to the collegiate game or have things seemed to settle down for you?
A: Definitely. There are always things you have to adjust to, especially college hitting.
3: Has there been a highlight in your brief collegiate career?
A: Just getting the chance to be on the team and play has been the highlight for me. That was one of my goals, just to be on the team and contribute.
4: Has the number 13 been lucky for you this year?
A: So far yes. I was given it, and had no say. It hasn't been unlucky, that's for sure.
5: What kind of goals do you set for yourself and for the team?
A: For the team to make the MAAC Tournament. Personally, I just want to pitch well for our team to win games.
6: What are you looking forward to for the Stags the rest of the season?
A: If we keep improving the rest of the season, should go well with us winning some games.
7: How did you first get started playing baseball?
A: My dad taking me out in the backyard and pitching to me when I was young.
8: What was the first sport you played?
A: Yes it was
9: Who is your favorite Major League Baseball Team?
A: The New York Yankees
10: How do you think they will do this season?
A: They'll make the playoffs and win the Division.
11: How many Major League Baseball Stadiums have you been to, and which one is the best?
A: I've been to about three or four, and Yankee Stadium is the best.
12: Why did you choose to attend Fairfield University?
A: When I was looking at school's it was more about academics, what school was going to fit me best academically. Then it was baseball. Fairfield has the best of both for me.
13: What do you plan to major in at Fairfield University?
A: Finance.
14: What is your greatest sports moment?
A: Winning the State championship in Little League as an 11-year-old.
15: What is your dream job outside of playing baseball in the pros?
A: To work in a baseball front office.
16: Whom do you admire the most and why?
A: My dad. With all of the hard work he has put in, he's all about doing the best for his kids.
17: What is currently on your IPod or MP3 player?
A: There are a lot of things, the Dave Matthews Band, Billy Joel, U2, and others.
Gallagher and the rest of the Fairfield baseball team will host Rider this weekend in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) series.
