At times has been mistaken for former Major Leaguer Paul
O'Neil(strictly by looks) ... A true athlete with a sharp sense of self,
Geech paces himself through the course of the season, recognizing
when his body needs a break ... Could have been a state tournament
wrestler ... Won a state baseball championship as a high school junior
at Sibley East ... You may have seen Ryan somewhere down the line
performing as his alter-ego "Mangina" ... Gooch was an Irish bat boy
for a record 15 years ... Due to experiences in kindergarten, Gooch
proved a mature example to his grade-school peers ... Gooch hit his
first home run in 1997, had a personal best 12 stolen bases in 1998,
and excites crowds with his highlight reel catches in centerfield ...
Currently is attending Southwest State University in Marshall were he
was originally courted to play football ... Guarantees not to become
injured this year ... Mom, Sheila is a member of the Green Isle Irish
Baseball Board.