Plant City Little League’s Akin & Porter Produce team is having a good year, with a 7-2 record. One of the reasons for this solid season, according to coach Steven Hill, has been versatile leadoff hitter Ryan Robinson. The lefty leadoff hitter has had little trouble getting on base lately, and is picking up playing time all over the field. Most recently, he blasted a two-run homer in last week’s game against Hillsborough Title.
What positions have you been playing lately?
First base, catcher, pitcher and outfield.
Which one is your favorite?
Pitcher, because I get the ball every time.
How has the team been doing lately?
We’ve been winning. Against the team we’re playing now (Lott Farms), we lost to them in the first game, but in the second game, we whooped them.
And how have you been playing?
I’ve been hitting pretty good. I haven’t pitched in a while, but I hope that I pitch tonight.
How long have you been playing baseball?
Since tee-ball, so, seven years.
What do you like about it?
It’s fun. I like it, and I’m good at it.
Who’s your favorite baseball player?
Evan Longoria. I’m a Rays fan.
What do you like to do outside of baseball?
I like to play with my friends and just go out. We like to play baseball and wiffle ball.
If you could have any one superpower for the day, what would it be?
Super speed — to run faster. So that I could run the bases fast.