A pair of new Blue Devils this year are the Sherman brothers -- Vinnie, a senior, and Kyle, a junior. The duo led the North Collins H.S. team to the state tournament a few years back, then played together at Erie Community College.
Vinnie spent last year at Georgetown University. Not that Georgetown, the one in Kentucky.
The Shermans are very similar in a lot of ways. Both bring intensity and fire to the team. Both played middle infield in high school and a lot of outfield at ECC. They both have sweet swings and are fast.
They way to tell them apart? Vinnie is about 30 pounds heavier (all muscle).
Vinny (Left) and Kyle (Right) with their Dad
Let's get to know them better.
1) What is your walk-up song?
Kyle: Either Takillya by Vinnie Maniscalco or Shell Shocked by Juicy J
Vinny: I usually spend a lot of time choosing the right walk up. I haven't really thought about one for this year but in the past my walk ups have been "Hyptnotize" by Biggie Smalls and "Fireman" by 'Lil Wayne
2) Who is faster?
Kyle: We will see who has more stolen bases at the end of the year.
Vinny: Everyone looks at the size difference between Kyle and I and assumes he's faster. I probably beat him in a sprint, but long distance he would smoke me.
3)What was your best memory from ECC?
Kyle: Both freshman and sophomore Florida trip.
Vinny: There are too many memories from ECC to choose a specific one. I met some really amazing people because of ECC and I'll carry those memories for the rest of my life.
4) You guys live with another pair of former Kats. Any plans to get rid of all that ECC gear we see you all wearing all the time?
Kyle: Once we get some more Fredonia gear.
Vinny: Once we get enough Fred gear we'll stop wearing our ECC gear.
5) You played Legion ball and now AAA MUNY with senior Ben Senior, a known outdoorsman. Have you ever taken a hunting or fishing trip with Ben?
Kyle: No but some crazy car rides.
Vinny: Haven't been fishing or hunting with Ben. However, Ben has been a great teammate and we've had a lot of fun times playing ball together over the years.
6) Favorite spot on campus?
Kyle: Steele Gym
Vinny: Gotta be the Williams Center. Love the Mozzarella sticks!
7) Best hitter on our team?
Kyle: Vinny Sherman
Vinny: We have a lot of good hitters on the team who each have their own strengths and weaknesses. I just cant wait until the season starts so we can all start mashing.
8) North Collins is a small, small town. Best place to hang out in town?
Kyle: Either Pizza Italia or the High School turf.
Vinny:A lot of our friends like to hang out at the pizza place in town but we do a lot of hanging out at our high school turf playing sports.
9) Team's strength this year.
Kyle: I would have to say our hitting, we are going to put up some good numbers this year.
Vinny:I feel like this is the most complete team Ive played on in terms of the physical aspect of the game. But I think our teams biggest strength is our love of the game. It seems like everyone has something to prove and wants to win as a team and that will be our biggest strength when the season rolls around.
10) What surprised you most about our campus?
Kyle: The amount of activities there are to do outside of school.
Vinny: I really like all of Fredonia. The whole campus is really nice and the people are even nicer. Overall I'm really happy to be here.
11) Who does mom like better? Dad?
Kyle: Mutual, nobody is favorited by either parent.
Vinny: Kyle is the baby of the family so he tends to get the benefit of the doubt most of the time. Our parents obviously don't play favorites. They're both really excited to watch us play together one last time.
12) Favorite movie?
Kyle: Hardball
Vinny: My favorite movie has got to be Hardball. Its a great story and the ending gets me every time.
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