What can you tell our readers about last week's game and your performance?
Last weeks game was a must win to keep our hopes for play-offs. We did what we had to do and took care of buisiness. As a team we had one of the best offensive games we’ve had all season and need to keep that momentum going into playoffs.
What position do you play?
I play catcher.
What's your jersey
number?
I wear #7
What are your parents names?
Juan and Yahaira Martinez
Siblings names?
Jennifer, Kevin, & Alia Martinez.
Who do you look up to &
Who are your heroes?
I look up to both of my parents, they are both my hero’s ,my dad has always been a great role model to me and a great father figure. And my mom has always been a loving caring mother and has always supported me in everything I do.
What's your career highlight?
My career highlight would have to be making a clutch diving play against flowersville last year in the bottom of the 7th inning to keep the runner from scoring.
Who's your favorite college?
My favorite college to watch play baseball is Vanderbilt
Who's your favorite athlete and why? The sport does
not matter.
My favorite athlete is Elvis Andrus, growing up I always wanted to play shortstop and he sparked my love for the game when I was little .
Offense or defense, it's up to you, give me your favorite play during a game?
My favorite play is throwing runners out when they try and steal.
Why do you like this play? How does it make you feel?
I get hyped up throwing runners out and it helps out my pitcher.
Any hobbies?
I like playing video games,hanging out with friends, and lifting in my spare time.
Favorite food?
My moms aroz con pollo.
What makes a good teammate?
A good teammate picks you up always ,whether you are doing good or bad.
Coach Roiz is an outstanding coach, he pushes his players to play to the best of their capabilities.
What's on your playlist? (Be specific. Artists and songs.)
My playlist has everything depending on the mood i’m in. I like listening to Akon, 21 savage, Peso Pluma, 50 cent sometimes even rock. I’ll listen to anything but country .
What advice would you give a young man playing baseball for the first time?
Play the game to have fun. Don’t put pressure on yourself no matter the situation It might seem like a big deal at the time but at the end of the day it’s just a game and it’s going to come to an end so just enjoy it to the fullest and have fun.
What do you think of when you hear our fight song?
Our fight song gets me pumped up and ready to go play ball.