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For Daryl Harang, life as the younger brother of a major league pitcher has come with mixed emotions.

"Sometimes you get fans that like to heckle you and say you're not as good as your brother," said Harang, whose brother Aaron pitches for the Reds. "But I don't let that bother me . . . I'm proud of all he has done and he's proud of where I'm at."

Harang talks to his brother once or twice a week and gets advice on everything from how to approach a certain hitter to how to recuperate from a start.

Originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 23rd round of the 2004 amateur draft, Daryl Harang bounced around the minors with the Reds before joining the Ducks in late June. In five starts since moving from the bullpen, the 27-year-old lefthander has gone 2-0 with a 5.23 ERA.

Q&A

Most memorable moment of your career?

"Getting drafted. That's the beginning of your professional career and it's the first thing that really hits you when you are starting your dream."

If you weren't playing baseball, you'd be . . . ? "Either a lifeguard or a firefighter."

Most famous person in your cell phone?

"My brother and Tony Gwynn. He was my college coach for two years at San Diego State."

Dinner with three famous people; who's invited?

"Sandy Koufax, George Steinbrenner and Travis Pastrana."

Something your teammates tease you about?

"My last name. They call me 'Harangutan.' "