Albert Lea pitcher aspires to play sports professionally

Q: What year are you in school?

A: Senior.

 

Q: What school do you attend?

A: Albert Lea.

 

Q: Who is your immediate family?

A: My dad is Mario, and my mom is Sydnee. I have a brother Kyle and sisters Nikki and Brianna.

 

Q: What sports are you involved in?

A: Football, basketball and baseball with Albert Lea High School and baseball with Albert Lea American Legion Post 56.

 

Q: What is your favorite part of playing sports?

A: I just like the competitive nature of it.

Q: What number are you?

A: No. 3.

 

Q: How did you get started in baseball?

A: I just grew up around sports. My dad played baseball at Austin/Pacelli, and I had an interest in it.

 

Q: What other sports did your family members play?

A: My dad played football, wrestled and played a little basketball too. My mom was a gymnast. My brother played basketball, baseball and tennis.

 

Q: What are your sports related achievements? 

A:  Football: All-Conference this year and All-Area. Basketball: All-Conference first team, All-Area and team MVP. Baseball: All-Conference last year, All-Area and team MVP last year.

 

Q: Who is your favorite professional baseball player? Why? 

A: I like Mike Trout and Joe Mauer. Mauer because he’s so humble. Trout because he’s so young, and to do so well at such a young age is impressive.

 

Q: Do you model yourself after those guys?

A: I would like to.

 

Q: What is your favorite school subject? 

A: Math. I’m in pre-calculus right now, but I liked Algebra better. I liked Algebra II the best.

 

Q: Who is your favorite teacher? 

A: My AP government teacher Jim Haney.

 

Q: What are your hobbies? 

A: I play a lot of sports and like to hang out with friends. I like to golf and do family stuff.

 

Q: What is your dream job?

A: Professional athlete. I’d say basketball, but baseball is right up there too.

 

Q: What is your favorite TV show?

A: Anything on ESPN. “Baseball Tonight” is a good show. I also like “Family Guy;” it’s pretty funny.

 

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Pizza or anything that’s cooked on the grill: hamburgers and hotdogs.

 

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?

A: I’m the middle child in my family.