Pitcher Joba Chamberlain is a New York Yankee fan favorite. With a 98 mph fastball and a 3.70 career ERA, the Nebraska native is an intimidating force for opposing hitters. However, when meeting him in person, he seems like any other person nicknamed Joba that you'd bump into around Lincoln. Down-to-earth and friendly, the 25-year-old lived up to his appearance on "Man v. Food" when he coached Adam Richman through eating six "Suicide Wings" at Brooklyn's Buffalo Cantina. We caught up with Chamberlain during the MasterCard Priceless Cities preview at Yankees Stadium and presented him with our random questionnaire. He happily said, "I love random questions. I'll have some random answers for you."
What's your go to fast food at 1 a.m.?
That's a good one. It changes every place I've lived. But right now in New York, I'd say it's a slice of pizza. That's not the most mind-blowing answer, but I'd say that's the truth.
What's your favorite Bill Murray movie?
I'd go with "Caddyshack."
If you could deep-fry anything, what would it be?
You know, I had a deep-fried Oreo one time and that's just about the tastiest thing I've ever eaten.
What's the worst date you've ever been on?
Honestly, it's been forever since I've been out on a date. I'd have to go back to my junior prom. That was a seriously awkward night. It's probably best if I don't recount too much of it.
When's the last time you threw up?
I don't remember. I'll have to think about that--[thinks hard for 10 seconds]--two years ago in Spring Training. Not because of drills or anything, I was just seriously sick.
If you could be one cartoon character, who would it be?
My son's favorite cartoon is "Ben 10." I watch that with him. Ben 10 is this young dude who can transform into all these different things. I wouldn't mind being him.
If you could get one type of plastic surgery, what would it be?
Jeez, I've never thought about that stuff before. I guess I don't really pay attention to that. Is, like, hair growth considered plastic surgery?
You mean hair plugs?
Yeah, I guess. I'm getting thin up here [points to receding hairline], so I suppose that's what I'd fix.
You're on death row, what's your last meal?
Death row? That's a bummer [looks genuinely bummed]. Hmm, I go with steak and potatoes. I'm pretty simple when it comes to food.