Derek Eubanks, J.D. Prather, and Cale Schroeder have been playing baseball together for the Amber-Pocasset Panthers for the last six years, and they have become pretty close friends during that time. Vype sat down with the trio and asked them a few questions, and these are their responses. 

What positions do you play? 

Derek: “Shortstop and pitcher.” 

Cale: “Catcher.” 

J.D.: “Pitcher and first baseman.” 

Which of you is the best baseball player? 

Derek: “I think all three of us can agree that it’s me.” 

J.D.: “You wanna rethink that?” 

Cale: “I think if we go to the books we can all agree it’s me.” 

Who is best with the ladies? 

Cale: “Honestly, probably Coach Graham.” 

J.D.: “Coach Graham.” 

Derek: “Yeah, definitely Coach Graham.” 

Coach Graham: “You know, that’s true.” 

It’s game day, and you have to win. Who gets to pick the hype playlist and why? 

Derek: “Cale, he will play anything. It doesn’t matter who’s around.” 

J.D.: “Cale usually has the right music for that situation.” 

Cale: “I’m there to try and hype everyone up, and I’ll play any type of music so I can hype up anyone in the indoor or on the bus.” 

It’s your last meal – what are you having? 

Derek: “Roy’s BBQ. I would get the old style sliced beef.” 

J.D.: “A grilled hamburger.” 

Cale: “A shrimp tempura roll and steak and chicken hibachi from Volcano.” 

What are your plans for after high school? 

Derek: “Attend college somewhere and get a degree in agricultural economics.” 

J.D.: “Attend college and become a game warden.” 

Cale: “Attend a JUCO college and continue my baseball journey.” 

What do you like to do in your free time? 

Derek: “Hunting, fishing, weightlifting, and spending time with family and friends.” 

Cale: “Hitting, lifting, and hanging out with friends and family.” 

J.D.: “Fishing, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family.”