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Manny Ruiz, 18, is a four-year varsity starter for the George Washington baseball team. Learning the intricacies of the game from his father and uncles, who used to play in Mexico, the senior infielder/pitcher has earned three varsity letters and has won all-Indianapolis Conference honors twice. In his spare time, Manny and his brother Carlos, a junior, instruct their younger brother Willie and his middle school teammates at George Washington Community School. But who really knows Manny best? VYPE quizzed his brother and his coach to find out.
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Manny Ruiz
Washington Baseball
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Carlos Ruiz
Brother and Teammate
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Dave Scott
Head Coach
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What is Manny’s favorite snack food?
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Pizza
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Doritos
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Pizza
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If Manny could drive any car, what would it be?
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Hummer
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Hummer
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Hummer
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At 10 years old, what did Manny want to be?
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A professional baseball player
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Baseball player
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Baseball player
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Which suits Manny best: shoes, sandals or barefoot?
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Shoes
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Shoes
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Shoes
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Who is Manny’s favorite Major League Baseball player?
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Sammy Sosa
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Sammy Sosa
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Sammy Sosa
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What does Manny love most about baseball?
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The excitement and being involved in great moments
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Strikeouts
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The hard work that pays off during games
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What can’t Manny leave home without?
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My wallet
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His phone
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His baseball glove
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If Manny could take an
all-expense paid vacation, where would he go?
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Italy
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Mexico
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His family’s hometown in Mexico
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What is the hardest thing about being Manny?
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Being responsible
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Just Manny being Manny
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Being the only four-year starter and team leader that teammates look up to
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Who would play Manny in a movie about his life?
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Antonio Banderas
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George Lopez
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Antonio Banderas
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4 out of 10 |
6 out of 10 |
