WATCH: Mariners first-round pick Jurrangelo Cijntje names his favorite players, music artist, and more

Former Mississippi State ambidextrous pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was recently picked 15th overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 2024 MLB Draft. On Wednesday, the switch-pitcher engaged in an interview in which he revealed his favorite players, music artists, and more.

Cijntje started by mentioning his date of birth, i.e., May 31, 2003, and that he was born in the Netherlands.

"My favorite baseball player growing up is Andy Jones," Cijntje said (via MLB's X handle). "My favorite player to watch right now is Marcus Stroman because we have a lot of similarities, and I think I should just be athletic like I am and just try to feel his position. I think that's why I like Stroman."

He further said his favorite cartoon to watch is 'Tom & Jerry,' his favorite GOAT (greatest of all time) is Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and his favorite throwback music artist is Rich Kalashh. He also described himself as someone who "wants to win games, is competitive, and always roots for the best."

Jurrangelo Cijntje has agreed to a $4,880,900 full-slot value contract, according to MLB.com.

Mariners scouting executive in awe of Jurrangelo Cijntje's switch pitching ability

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After the Seattle Mariners drafted Jurrangelo Cijntje on Sunday, Mariners director of amateur scouting Scott Hunter said he was amazed to know that Cijntje could pitch with both arms at over 90 mph.

“I don't think I've ever seen this in my lifetime in scouting, let alone as a player that somebody could just pick up a baseball [with his right hand] and then in between and go, 'All right, I'll throw 93 mph with my left hand now’ -- and he can do that,” Hunter said.

A natural lefty, Cijntje developed his right arm under the influence of his father, who was a professional ballplayer in the Netherlands. Now with his left arm, the 21-year-old can hit 93 mph, while with his right arm, he can clock 96-97 mph with ease.

During his time playing college baseball, he used both his arms, and he is interested in doing so in his major league career as well. The Mariners have also complied.