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 our Thatcher Zalewski.
About Me
Hey everyone! My name is Thatcher Zalewski, and I am from Bensenville, IL, but I currently reside in Peoria, IL. I have been a die-hard White Sox fan for as long as I can remember. My friends are all Cubs fans, so I always have been the lone ranger on the South Side.
I have been a part of Sox On 35th since the fall of 2021. Joining Sox On 35th was sort of a dream come true, as I was a big fan of the page’s work before coming on board. Analytics have become a big part of fandom, and so if you read some of my more in-depth articles, they will most likely include some form of analytics.
Currently, I am a freshman at Bradley University studying Sports Communication with an eventual minor in Business Analytics. At Bradley, I am also a founding member of the Sports Analytics Club.
Over the past few years, I have enjoyed my interactions with everyone on Sox Twitter and appreciate everyone who checks out my work. I’m always looking for feedback or discussion on my articles, so feel free to respond. I am looking forward to a hopefully better 2023 season to continue to share my work with you all!
Fast Facts
- Page Role: Contributor
- Hometown: Bensenville, IL
- Current Town: Peoria, IL
- Education/Major: Sports Communications – Bradley University
Baseball Fandom
- Favorite White Sox Player: Eloy Jimenez
- Favorite non-White Sox Player: Adley Rutschman (As a former catcher, I have a special place in my heart for them)
- Favorite Thing About Being a White Sox Fan: We are all diehards who stick with the team through thick and thin
- Least Favorite Baseball Team: Cleveland Guardians
- Favorite White Sox Uniform: The 1983 throwbacks
- “Mount Rushmore” of White Sox Players: Mark Buehrle, Frank Thomas, Minnie Minoso, and Jose Abreu
- Favorite In-Person White Sox Memory: Game 3 of the 2021 ALDS. For my first-ever playoff game, it was such an incredible experience. The atmosphere was electric, and I have never been a part of something like that. I stayed in my seat the whole game and just soaked it all in (side note: I had to wake up for 8 am football practice the next day after not going to bed until almost 3 am. Safe to say it was a rough practice for me).
- Least Favorite In-Person White Sox Memory: Game 4 of the 2021 ALDS
- Favorite Baseball Movie: Moneyball
- Favorite Baseball Stat: OPS+
- Favorite Ballpark Food: Comiskey Burger
- Favorite Ballpark: Out of all the parks I have been to, Yankee Stadium is my favorite
- Ballpark You Want to Visit: Camden Yards or Fenway Park
- All-time Favorite Broadcaster Call: Hawk Harrelson’s call on the last out of Mark Buehrle’s Perfect Game
Personal Questions
- Who Would Play You in a Movie: Miles Teller
- Favorite Fast-Food: Wendy’s
- Favorite TV Show: The Boys, The Office, or Breaking Bad
- Favorite Hobbies: Video Games, going to the gym, and sports card collecting
- Dream Job: President of Baseball Operations for an MLB Team
- Favorite cartoon character? Eric Cartman
- If you had to teach one class, what would it be and why? Sports Analytics because it is something I am passionate about, and it could make for a really interesting class
- If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak Tacos
- Favorite Professional Team Aside from Baseball: Chicago Blackhawks
- Favorite season? Baseball season
Follow
- Twitter: @tzalewski25
- Instagram: @thatcherz_
