Plant City Observer

Athlete of the Week: Callen Hartline

What position do you play in baseball?

I play shortstop and catcher. My favorite is catcher. But I will play any position they need me to. I just love playing.

Do you have a favorite all time sport memory?

Last spring during the regular season I only struck out once.

Is there a sport that you haven’t played yet that you eventually want to play and why?

Tackle Football, I really want to play baseball and football in high school.

If you’re not playing sports, what are you doing in your free time?

I am playing outside with my brother or cousins… most of the time we play wiffleball.

What’s the hardest thing about playing baseball?

Not getting down on yourself.  Errors happen, you just have to move on to the next play.

How important is it to be a supportive teammate to your squad?

Very important! If one teammate gets down on themselves, it can bring down the whole team. So, you have to encourage each other so we can all do our best.

Do you have a favorite player currently in the MLB? If so, who?

Yes, Freddie Freeman. Because he has

a lot of fun playing.

What’s something in baseball that you want to continue improving?

Everything. I have great Coaches and teammates who challenge me every week.

Do you prefer playing baseball games in the morning, afternoon or evening and why?

At night, it’s cooler and it’s fun to play under the bright lights.

What are your go-to songs to get you hyped and ready for game day?

Any Classic Rock.  “Back in Black” by AC/DC is one of my favorites.

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