Every now and then, on Sundays we’ll be posting exclusive interviews with athletes. Our first interviewee is Major League Baseball player Damian Jackson, who has played in the bigs for 11 years. His career included stops in Cleveland, Cincinnati, San Diego, Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City and Washington. Jackson’s best seasons came with San Diego, where he stole more than 20 bases for three straight seasons. We’d like to thank DJ for taking the time to answer some questions of ours.

Sportable: Out of all the Major League Baseball clubhouses you were a part of, what was the best one to be around? What locker room came with the best perks?
Damian Jackson: The Boston Red Sox. We had so many clowns on that team that just kept everyone loose. Also, there is no better perk than to meet celebrities like- Bill Cosby, Ben Affleck, J-Lo, Ray Charles..etc.

S: What was it like playing at Fenway Park on a daily basis? Is it completely different from other parks?
DJ: Awesome! Mentally and Physically exhausting all at the same time. Every game is so important!

S: Who is your least favorite player in the game today?
DJ: Without a doubt, Barry Bonds…in 2001 a good friend of mine, Mike Darr was killed in a car accident in spring training. Almost every player in baseball ( including Jeter, A-rod…) donated items for a bowling tourney we put together for his wife and kids. Barry told us “NO!” He wouldn’t sign a jersey, bat..nothing!

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