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Congratulations to Our Patch Athlete of the Week
Marc Perez is a senior on Sickles baseball team. He is stepping into the #1 spot in the rotation and will have to try to replace last year's top pitcher.
The pitching staff at Sickles was ransacked last year. Both #1 and #2 pitchers Tripp Merrill and Will Kirby graduated. Anticipated starter Zach Miller moved to West Virginia in the off-season. That means Marc Perez will have to adjust on the fly.
“Marc has taken the #1 role on our pitching staff and we as coaches are very proud of him and the way he has performed so far,” Head Coach Bob Pagano said.
Marc has welcomed the challenge. Westchase Patch sat down with Marc this week.
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How did you get started in baseball?
My dad played when he was younger. He got me into tee ball when I was in kindergarten. I grew up in Florida and played AAU travel ball as a teen.
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What is your favorite thing about baseball?
Striking someone out to end the inning or maybe a double play.
What are you plans for college?
I’ve been looking into University of Florida and University of Central Florida they both have good baseball programs. Even if I’m not recruited I plan to try out for whatever school I end up at.
What is your current GPA?
4.05
What is your favorite subject in school?
Math.
Favorite TV show?
Two and a Half Men.
Favorite sports team?
The Boston Redsox.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I will probably try to pursue something in civil engineering.