CRESTVIEW — Dayne Justice, a senior first baseman on Crestview High School's baseball team, works in ways that quickly draw Bulldog Coach Tim Gillis' praise.
“He has a tireless work ethic,” Gillis said. “He has really worked himself into being a good player.
"He helps on the mound as well, but he’s been great at first base. He’s a really good defensive first baseman, and he’s been swinging the bat well. I’m proud of him and proud for him, because he puts in the time and works for it and everybody respects him.”
Particularly impressive, Gillis said, is that Justice had never played first base in high school until last season.
“We kind of stuck him into a tough situation, and all he did was work his tail off and get better at it,” Gillis said. “I’m just proud of him. He’s a great Crestview Bulldog.”
We now catch up with Dayne Justice.
How old were you when you started playing baseball?
I was probably about 5 or 6 years old.
What's the best part of baseball?
Winning.
What's the worst part of baseball?
Losing.
What are your expectations this season?
I expect to win about 20 games and go back to the playoffs.
If you had to pick a different sport to play, what would it be?
Football … I just play around after school …
What is your favorite baseball experience?
Last year, we played Navarre and I had a chance to get a walk-off (game-ending) hit.
What are your hobbies outside baseball?
I fish. I hang out with friends and I play football after school.
What's your dream career?
I want to be an electrical engineer.
Do you want to play college baseball?
I do want to play college baseball at (Northwest Florida State College), because they had a great season last year and it’s around here.
What is your favorite movie?
“Step Brothers.”
Who is your favorite singer?
Lil Wayne
If you could be a cartoon character, who would you be?
Probably Bugs Bunny, because he’s always having a good time.
If you could live in any other period in history, which one would you choose?
Probably the 1990s, because I feel like everybody back then just chilled and liked to feel good.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 13 things you didn't know about Crestview's Dayne Justice