This installment of “10 Questions” features Justin Bass, the T-Bones 2012 Most Improved Player. Bass, whose dad is former Major League player Kevin Bass, was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim out of high school in Sugar Land, Texas, in the 21st round of the 2007 Amateur Draft. He spent five years in affiliated baseball before joining the T-Bones at the start of the 2012 season. After struggling early in the season, he finished with a .301 average with 116 hits and 21 stolen bases.

1. My hero growing up was…
Justin Bass: My dad, Kevin Bass.

2. If I weren’t playing baseball I’d be…
JB: In school, maybe playing college football.

3. My favorite movie of all-time…
JB: TRON Legacy.

4. My favorite TV show is…
JB: Heroes.

5. My favorite part about being a T-Bones player is…
JB: Playing on a team of really good players and good teammates.

6. My favorite type of food is…
JB: Breakfast (pancakes).

7. The thing I like most about Kansas City is…
JB: My host parents, Bill and Donna Greer.

8. My favorite sports team is…
JB: Houston Texans.

9. My message to young athletes is…
JB: It takes 10,000 hours to master a craft… what are you waiting for?

10. The one person in history I’d love to meet is…
JB: Jesus Christ.

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