Recap: Dillon Gee’s Twitter Q&A with Fans
By Miss_Met

Sep 10, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Dillon Gee (35) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
This morning, RHP Dillon Gee became the latest Met to take over their Twitter account to answer fan questions. You can follow Gee on his personal account here.
See the highlights below, including why he chose to wear #35, his thoughts on the Bartolo Colon signing, and the toughest batter he’s ever faced.
.@Printer_dan One of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. And tiring. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@EricDee I would have to go with the slider. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@TheManram1 Make sure you rest. And then, making sure you're physically ready for a long season. Get strong and in shape. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Mattman_21M Friends. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@allylittleIKE13 I don't really have a favorite band but my favorite genre of music is country. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@amendolar1117 Exciting and frightening at the same time. Rewarding for all the years of work to get there. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@RJNaeder weather and the relaxed atmosphere. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@LoriCiavatta Citi Field is my favorite. Away park would be the Nationals'. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@PaoloBelfiore Babe Ruth to see how good he really was. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@reidgoldsmith I would have to kill you if I told you. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Mystic_Matt I like em! But they get hot. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Neilosophy Pancakes. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@JoeyHighroller_ Nolan Ryan. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@BOsaysEHTM That was the number in my locker when I showed up. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@_New_Jack_City_ He'll bring consistency, and a great veteran presence. Leadership. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@MetsFreak4Life I grew up in the Ft. Worth area so the Rangers. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@ddohertyjr I'd like to be able to throw a cutter. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@lagranderusty My dad. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Jaune__Attends I enjoy visiting Mexico, like the beaches and would like to visit Europe - all of it. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Tylerb0yce Not sure, but don't hold your breath. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Kaztopher_ I can't just name one. We are a close group on and off the field. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@_yeslek Just loved and enjoyed the sport growing up. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@kaylacicero If I wasn't a pitcher, I probably wouldn't be here. But I would want to be a power hitting 3rd baseman like David. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@lvend117 its the fans. The excitement they have for the team and baseball. I want to start winning for them. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@TallPiece78 Toughest for me personally has been Ryan Howard. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@_yeslek control your breathing, long deep and as few breaths as you can, it really relaxes you. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@StayGoldSteph The traffic. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@wa2k1999 That was one of those games where something clicks and you just try to keep hold of that as long as you can. Thanks! #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@notjackolson I'm looking forward to the ice hockey. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@B_Lo2131 Making my Major League debut is right up there. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@wa2k1999 eccentric, positive, fun personality. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Cole_Trickle88 Step Brothers. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@colbyconetta STK and LAVO. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@YoussefOujdad I love golf. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Keith_Twitty I'd say it's even more or a drain mentally. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@PHILmeupbutrcup Byrdak @Givemethelefty. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@linds_moran Rachel and Joey. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@LouPeriche Firefighter. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@CharWright5 A couple. Hefner has given me some advice. And guys from last year like Edgin and Atchison. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Malvino5 Having a routine helps you stay even keel. No matter what happens, try to put a positive spin on everything. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@wa2k1999 I've still only been here 3 years. You're always trying to make it and prove it, or else that opportunity could be gone. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@SimSimaJB It's cool, because I don't get to see snow that often. I like it. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@gsandhu92 All of them but Bartolo because I’ll spend the most time with him and learn from him. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@gsandhu92 All of them but Bartolo because I’ll spend the most time with him and learn from him. #askgee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Bweisbrod @ActionBronson It’s very cool. Flattering to be part of a song by someone who knows the team well. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@Qpelzel I don't have a favorite one. All NY pizza is good. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@MetsMerized it's innings again this year. I want to pitch 220. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
.@CallysEgo3 Dallas Stars. #AskGee
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2014
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