Eastern Connecticut State University

Coach LaBranche: "Derek has a well-rounded skill set; he’s a veteran and I think he’s going to compete for a starting spot. He has a strong arm and has a chance of being a really good hitter."

Other: Plays for the Connecticut Bombers in the summer...

PERSONAL: born Derek J. Allen June 26, 1994... Parents: Laura and Jim... Sibling: Bryan (brother)... Major: Business... Residence: Wallingford, CT...

DEREK...REVEALED

Favorite aspect of Eastern:­­ Academics
One thing I would change about Eastern: Parking garages
Favorite aspect of my sport: Hitting the ball
Personal goal for the season: Play well
Pre-game ritual: Show up ready to play
Favorite sport other than my own: Bowling
My favorite moment playing sports: Winning a state championship
My most disappointed moment playing sports: Loosing
Biggest rival: Western
Most visited website: Easternct.edu
Favorite song: Wall Street, Mike Stud
Dream job: Running a brewery
If I were a superhero my superpower would be: Captain America
Favorite professional or amateur team: Atlanta Braves
Last movie I’ve seen: Hancock
Favorite movie quote: We hungry
Favorite musical artist: Mike Stud
Favorite athlete: Chipper Jones
Words to live by: Live free or die
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Optimistic
In 10 years, I could see myself: Being successful
In 10 years, I hope that I am not: Unsuccessful
If you won lotto, what would you do with the money? Buy some cars
Biggest waste of money: Books
Favorite subject in school: Gym
Favorite smell: Food
If my life could be made into a movie, the title would be: The life
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: Greece
One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: Dog
Biggest adjustment to college life: Social life
What I will take away from my college experience:  People skills