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 Salmon underwent major knee and shoulder surgery last year, and will probably miss the entire 2005 season. That leaves the 36-year-old’s baseball future in serious doubt. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t keeping busy: Salmon wants to return to baseball and he’s still part of the Southland golf scene, as evidenced by his involvement in the Seventh Annual Tim Salmon Golf Classic. The event raises money for The Children at Family House and Laurel House, organizations that reach out to abused and at-risk children and teen-agers. We checked in with No. 15 and picked his brain about subjects ranging from golf and baseball to the charities he obviously believes in so much. How did you get involved in this particular charity? My wife, Marci, and I wanted to get behind a charity that was smaller than your “United Way” types, where we could make an impact. We looked up all of the children’s charities in Orange County and chose these two. What is it about these charities that encourages you to lend your involvement? We see the difference it makes in childrens’ lives. We visit the group homes, and get to know the kids and parents involved. As host of the event, what specifically is your role? I meet and greet, take pictures, talk baseball, and spread the word about the two charities. Do you recruit other major league baseball players to participate in the event? Sometimes. Mainly local Angel players. Darrin Erstad usually plays. Third base coach Ron Roenilke does, too. When and how were you first exposed to the game of golf? My grandfather (William “Bill” Randall) was the Texas State Amateur champion a few times. He exposed me to golf and got me my first set of clubs. How often do you play? Because of my rotor cuff injuries I haven’t played in about four years. I played regularly until then. What are your favorite courses in Southern California? I haven’t played much in here. During the season, it’s hard. I mainly play in Arizona. What’s more difficult: hitting a 95 m.p.h Randy Johnson fast ball or sinking a 30-foot putt? They’re equally tough. I guess I don’t fear for my life on a 30-foot putt, though! How are you recovering from your injuries and when do you think you’ll be back on the field? My knee is doing well; the shoulder is a slow process. I hope to be playing by the end of the summer. We’ll see. Do you see yourself retiring as an Angel or would you consider playing for another team? I hope I can retire as an Angel. But, you never know! Who’s the best golfer of any baseball player you’ve ever seen? Scott Sanderson was pretty good. Pitchers usually are. Chili davis is good — and for a position player he gets more points. Who would be in your ideal golf foursome? The Golden Bear, The Shark, Tiger and Jesus. (Would he get frustrated like me?) n |
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