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Fields of favorites

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country.

University of Detroit Jesuit senior shortstop Daniel Fields is considered one of the nation's top baseball prospects. Here are the five athletes the Michigan recruit looks up to the most.

1. Derek Jeter
"He's a real good leader and he plays the game real well. I actually met him, and he's a real good guy."

2. LeBron James
"He's so big, and that he can move around the court so well is unbelievable."

3. Tracy McGrady
"He's so smooth. I really like the way he plays the game."

4. David Ortiz
"I like him because he's a left-handed power hitter, and I know him."

5. Curtis Granderson
"He plays real hard, is an excellent player, and is a real good guy."

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