Jim Berdysz

Jim Berdysz

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About

I am currently attending Cleveland State University, and majoring in journalism in hopes of becoming a sports writer/reporter in the near future. I was also a Bleacher Report writing intern during the spring of 2011, which landed me the position as a Major League Baseball featured columnist for the 2011 season, covering my favorite sports team: the Cleveland Indians.

Ever since I could remember, I always loved and followed Cleveland Indians baseball. Growing up, I would always surprise my family and friends knowing most of the players on the team. It was not hard to figure out I was an Indians fan, as I would always wear my Jim Thome shirt with the big number 25 on the back. Flash forward 20 years, and while I am an adult now, that little Indians fan is and always will be inside of me.

My journalism and writing experience are as followed:

—Wrote for my high school newspaper for 4 years as a writer and editor covering school sports and events
—Shadowed at "The Plain Dealer" Cleveland's leading newspaper
—One of 25 winners to win "Tribe Reporter for a Day" in 2008 where I met and interviewed players and coaches before a Tribe game like a true Indians beat reporter
—Employed at Sun Newspapers, "The Sun Courier" in 2009 where I covered local high school baseball and basketball teams
—Currently the Sports Editor for the Cleveland State newspaper, "The Cleveland Stater" where I also serve as the beat reporter for the CSU Vikings Men's basketball team.

I have played baseball from T-ball all the way to Varsity baseball at my high school as a 1st baseman, pitcher, and outfielder.

Hoping to one day attend a game and visit all 30 MLB ballparks, right now I've been to 8. Some of which include Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Camden Yards, and of course Jacobs Field.

I have been called the "Terry Pluto" of the next generation by my high school guidance counselor

Will forever and always be a die-hard Cleveland sports fan

I am both a fantasy football and baseball freak. Ask me anything and I will gladly share my opinion on who to draft, start or sit, and of course tell you the many sleepers and rookies I like for the season.

Nickname: Birdman

GO TRIBE!!

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Jim Thome, Carlos Santana, Jason Kipnis, Tim Tebow, Peyton Hillis, Trot Nixon, Asdrubal Cabrera, Kenny Lofton, Shin-Soo Choo, David Ortiz, Colt McCoy, Grady Sizemore, Omar Vizquel, Travis Hafner, Justin Masterson, Josh Tomlin, Ubaldo Jimenez, Victor Martinez, Manny Ramirez, Tim Lincecum, Vinnie Pestano, Joe Haden, Josh Cribbs, Jon Lester, Clayton Kershaw, Mike Stanton, Kevin Youkilis, Josh Hamilton, Carlos Gonzalez, Ken Griffey Jr, Kevin Millar, Curt Shilling, Babe Ruth, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Bob Feller, Bryce Harper

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Die-hard Cleveland sports fan, I live and die with each one of them: Indians, Browns, and Cavaliers. Being a baseball fan first my whole life, the Indians are the team I am the most passionate about as a Cleveland sports fan

  • Favorite Coaches

    My dad

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    All time Indians moment—2007 ALDS Game 2: "The Midges Game" All time sports moment: When a Cleveland sports team finally decides to win a Championship...48 years and counting...

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    —June 1, 2007 (Indians vs Tigers): Down 11-7 in the bottom of the 9th inning, the Tribe rallied for 5 runs in the inning for an improbable 12-11 victory, capped by David Dellucci's game-winning single—————May 13, 2011 (Indians vs Mariners): Down 4-3 with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, Travis Hafner crushed a walk-off 2-run home run to give the Indians a 5-4 win——————————————July 7, 2011 (Indians vs Blue Jays): Down 4-0 in the bottom of the 9th inning, the Indians cut the deficit to 4-1with 1 out when Travis Hafner socked a walk-off Grand Slam to give the Tribe a big 5-4 victory...the Indians second walk-off Grand Slam of the year—————July 27, 2011 (Indians vs Angels): Although it was thrown against my Indians, Ervin Santana's No-Hitter...not many people can say they actually watched a No-Hitter from the stands————————————August 26, 2011 (Indians vs Royals): Jim Thome's return home to Cleveland...could not miss my favorite player of all-time in his first game back with the Indians, something i'll never forget———————September 23, 2011 (Indians vs Twins): Jim Thome Night at Progressive Field, the future Hall of Famer Thome would end up finishing the game going 3-for-4 on the night, hitting career HR #604 in the 3rd inning (what would be his last HR as an Indian)——————**Even though it wasn't an official MLB game, another memorable game would be the Indians 2007 Home Opener against the Mariners, April 6, 2007 that was snowed out with 1 strike to go in the top of the 5th inning. The game featured 4 snow delays over the course of 5 hours and was probably one of the wackiest moments in Indians history. The entire 4-game series was cancelled, and the following 3-game series with the Angels had to be played in Milwaukee. That "game" is something I will never forget as a Cleveland sports fan.**

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2632 consecutive games played streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    The Babe...the sultan of swat...the king of crash...the colossus of clout...The Great Bambino

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Here we go Brownies, here we go! Woof! Woof!

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Michael Jordan

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Anna Kournikova...Wow! Did it get hot in here or is it just me??

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  • Bama Bronco posted 806 days ago

    Bama Bronco

    Jim, I see our (my) comments were removed about your explanation of why you wrote this article. I've contacted b/r support, as my account has not worked since right after our dialogue. Hopefully, yours is still okay.