Here at Sox On 35th, we boast a talented and passionate group of contributors that provides coverage all year long. To help you get familiar with our staff, we will be rolling out our “Meet the Team” article series throughout the offseason. In this edition, we get to know Brian Barry.
About Me
What’s up, folks? If you’re reading this, you’re probably somewhat like me: a diehard, lunatic Sox fan. However, that’s just a small part of me. I’m a 25-year-old fan of movies, music, good food, traveling, and craft beer. I’m a firm believer in treating others how you’d like to be treated and that strong relationships get us through this thing we call life.
I grew up on the southwest side of Chicago, graduated from Marist High School in 2015 (played basketball and volleyball), then graduated from Xavier University in 2019. I have a Bachelor’s Degree from the Williams College of Business and absolutely loved my time at Xavier in the Cincinnati area. Currently, I’m working for Experian in Sales and Account Management. Although it’s often a struggle, I truly enjoy being a part of the White Sox fan community.
Fast Facts
- Page Role: Contributor
- Hometown: Oak Lawn, IL
- Current Town: Chicago, IL (Lakeview area)
- Education/Major: Xavier University – Marketing, Business Analytics minor
Baseball Fandom
- Favorite White Sox Player: Michael Kopech
- Favorite non-White Sox Player: Adley Rutschman
- Favorite Thing About Being a White Sox Fan: Being a part of a rabid, diehard, yet insanely fun fanbase
- Least Favorite Baseball Team: Cleveland Guardians
- Favorite White Sox Uniform: 1983s
- “Mount Rushmore” of White Sox Players: Minnie Minoso, Paul Konerko, Frank Thomas, Nellie Fox
- Favorite In-Person White Sox Memory: 18-inning win vs. Boston in 2006
- Least Favorite In-Person White Sox Memory: Every time I witnessed a Nelson Cruz Homerun or Shane Bieber start between 2019-2022
- Favorite Baseball Movie: The Sandlot
- Favorite Baseball Stat: OPS+
- Favorite Ballpark Food: Bratwurst
- Favorite Ballpark: Tie between Fenway Park and Busch Stadium
- Ballpark You Want to Visit: PNC Park
- All-time Favorite Broadcaster Call: Paul Konerko’s WS Game 2 Grand Slam
Personal Questions
- Favorite TV Show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- Favorite Fast-Food: Culver’s
- Favorite Band/Artist: The 1975
- Favorite season: Fall
- If you were to choose to play in the Olympics, what sport would you participate in? Ping-pong
- Who Would Play You in a Movie: Jake Gyllenhaal
- If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak with double-baked potato
- If you had to play one album for the rest of you’re life what would it be? Third Eye Blind self-titled album
- If you could have dinner with four people dead or alive who would it be? John Daly, Robin Williams, Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan
- Dream Vacation: Ireland
Follow Me
- Twitter: @barryb1221
- Instagram: @brian_barry12
