Josiah Rodriguez- 17yr old from Greeley
Athlete's School: Union Colony
What is the sport / activity? Baseball & Basketball
Position Played: 1st Base & Pitcher
How long have you participated in this sport/activity? Since I was 4 or 5
What is your favorite teacher/mentor’s name? My favorite teacher is Mrs Veik
Who do you idolize in this sport/activity? My idol in the MLB is Anthony Rizzo
Where do you normally practice? Dayspring
Are you on a team? Yes
Have you met anyone famous in this sport/activity? I have met Daryl Strawberry
Have you traveled anywhere related to this sport/activity? Omaha
What events have you participated in? Slumpbuster
What awards or honors have you won? 2nd team all conference
What have you learned from participating in this sport/activity?
I have learned to be patient and also to become more of a team player
What do you like the most about the sport/activity?
I really like how competitive baseball is
What is your favorite moment?
My favorite moment is when I pitched against Flatirons 9th grade year and had 10 K’s in 5 innings allowing 0 scores
What do you plan on doing after graduating?
I plan on going to college for baseball
One tip for someone looking to get into this sport/activity:
You need to put in as much work as you can. You can be 100% talented at sports but it doesn’t mean you are very skillful and have drive