7TH INNING SPOTLIGHT
An ordinary day for a UCLA baseball player sounds a little like this: 6:00 am wake up call for weights, class throughout the day, and practice in the afternoon going into the evening. With most of their days committed to baseball it's hard to think they'd have time for anything else in their lives, but rest assured they do.
The Seventh Inning Spotlight aims to shine light on the unique personalities and lifestyles of each UCLA baseball player with Q & A's to get to know each player beyond their athletic abilities. Each week we will be highlighting a new student athlete. So stay tuned to learn about one of your favorite Bruins.
Q & A with Tucker Forbes
Hometown: Carmel, CA
Age: 22
Year: Redshirt Junior
Major: Political Science
Position: Pitcher
What's the craziest thing you've ever done, and would you do it again?
Zip lining in Costa Rica was pretty crazy because it was extremely “sketchy”. We were just up high there and followed the instructor. I would definitely do it again.
In three words how would you describe your relationship with your teammates?
Funny, caring, playful.
How would your teammates describe you?
An exceptional dancer, very funny, not sensitive.
Describe your ideal weekend.
My ideal weekend would be a trip from LA to Carmel, surfing all along the coast, staying the night in Santa Barbara and making it to Carmel on Sunday.
What's your favorite thing to do during off-season?
Definitely surf. I miss being able to snowboard too.
What's the most interesting thing about you?
I have an appreciation for many different food cultures and music.
List three of your best personality traits.
I'm genuine, I'm a good friend, and I'm loving.
If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Roscoe's chicken and waffles.
What are five things you want to do before you die?
Hot air balloon, skydive, get my pilot's license, buy a vintage car, and learn to play the piano.
Does your family have a “motto”?
The Forbes family crest is “Grace Guides Me”.
Tell me about your family.
I love my mom. She's the closest person to me in my life. My dad passed away when I was 15 and I definitely miss him and think about him a lot. I have a younger sister who is a sophomore at USC. Now my mom is getting remarried in September and he has two daughters, one graduated from USC and one is still there. I feel blessed to have the family that I do today.
Do you speak any other languages?
Unfortunately no, I took Latin in high school, which was a terrible decision because it was really hard. Now I'm taking Spanish at UCLA.
What is one thing that should be taught in school that isn't already?
How to do your taxes.
If money was no object, what would you do today?
I would buy a yacht and take myself and my friends on a trip to Indonesia.
Who knows you best?
Definitely my best friend from home, Tyler, who I've known my entire life. Secondly, my roommate Chase Radan.
What is one thing you will never do?
Travel to the Middle East.
Who is the most stylish guy on your team?
T (Himself).
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