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Athlete of the Week May 21, 2026 7:00 am

Athlete of the Week 05.21.26

By Dylan Tice

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Dominic Rodriguez


Photo By  Rodney Lane Woods Jr

How long have you been playing baseball?

I’ve been playing baseball for 7 years, since I was 7.

What position do you play and what’s your favorite thing about  playing it?

I primarily play first base, but I also play third and pitch…my favorite part is making plays to get the out.

What’s your favorite memory of playing baseball?

My favorite baseball memory is traveling to play in Pigeon Forge, TN. The fields are up in the mountains, and the views while playing were really cool, and we got to meet teams from all over the country; it was a great experience.

What’s your current walk-up song?

My current walk-up song is Feed The Streets by Rod Wave

Do you prefer morning or evening games and why?

I prefer morning games because afternoon games its easier to get tired before you play or spend the day overthinking.

What’s an area in baseball that you wanna improve in?

I want to be a more consistent hitter, I hit the ball hard but I want to do that more consistently.

If you could make your own jerseys, what colors would you make them?

I really like the colors of my current team, royal blue and lime green.

If you could change a rule in baseball, would you change a rule or keep everything the same?

I don’t think I would change any rules.

When you’re not playing baseball, what are you doing in your free time?

I also play tackle football, but if I’m not playing I like going to theme parks and playing video games.

Is there a sport that you haven’t played yet that you want to try? 

I think I’d also like to try basketball. I’ve only ever played at school but I really like watching basketball games and I think it’s a cool sport.

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