Q&A with Tulane's Ricky Castro
Oct 13, 2022 | Baseball
NEW ORLEANS- In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Tulane Baseball is proud to recognize the history, achievements, and contributions of our Hispanic American players. We sat down with right-handed pitcher Ricky Castro to get to know more about his heritage and culture.Â
What is your heritage?
I am 100% Italian on my mom's side and 100% Puerto Rican on my dad's side, so I'm pretty much 50/50
What is your favorite tradition that is practiced within your culture?
I would say all the big family gatherings we have around the holiday. And getting to see everyone and enjoy all the amazing food dishes.
What is your favorite food dish associated with your heritage?
The rice and gandules my dad makes. He showed me the recipe, and I bring it to my roommates every once in a while, because I'm pretty sure they have never had it before.
What is one thing you wish people knew about your culture?
I would say the history of Puerto Rico. I am not even too familiar with it if I'm being honest, I think it's important to be educated.
How do you feel about the representation of your culture in media and sports?
I think, especially in baseball, there are a lot of Hispanic people who play. I think they are pretty well represented in this space but maybe not so much in others.
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