May 15, 2008 10:39 AM EST

When asked who would be the first position player he would pick if he owned a franchise once again President Bush listed Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

"I like Utley from the Philadelphia Phillies," Bush said in a transcript at politico.com. "He's a middle infielder, which is always - you know, they say strength up the middle. There's nothing better than having a good person up the middle that can hit."

"It's obviously a great compliment to have," Utley said. "It's kind of cool."

President Bush listed Roy Halladay as his pitcher of choice.

"He's a steady guy," Bush said. "He burns up innings."

Via The Philadelphia Inquirer