This installment of “10 Questions” features designated hitter Lee Cruz, who’s had two tours with Kansas City in 2012. Cruz started the season with the T-Bones, but then went to the AAA Mexican League, where he played 26 games with Yucatan, where he batted .330. Since returning to the T-Bones for the second half of the season, Cruz’s batting average has hovered around .400.

1. My hero growing up was…
Lee Cruz: I have two – my parents because they have been there for me through everything.

2. If I weren’t playing baseball I’d be…
LC: A firefighter

3. My favorite movie of all-time…
LC: Troy

4. My favorite TV show is…
LC: That 70s Show

5. My favorite part about being a T-Bone is…
LC: Playing in front of good fans.

6. My favorite type of food is…
LC: Spaghetti

7. The thing I like most about Kansas City is…
LC: The nightlife

8. My favorite sports team is…
LC: New York Yankees

9. My message to young athletes is…
LC: Don’t give up on your dreams.

10. The one person in history I’d love to meet is…
LC: Derek Jeter

This edition of “10 Questions” was compiled by Taylor Johnson of tbonesbaseball.com.