April Athlete of the Month: Stone Sanchez
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Riley Veenendaal
Congratulations to April’s Male Athlete of the Month, Stone Sanchez! Stone is a current senior here at Hamilton and is a member of the Boys’ Varsity Baseball team. Stone has been a key part in the start to the Chargers’ season helping to lead the team to a current overall record of 12-1 and current conference record of 10-0.
Nate Glapa, a current teammate of Sanchez, stated, “Stone is a great guy, always giving us guys a good laugh. When he's on the mound he is a dog. He keeps the team chem going and is a great teammate to have.”
Read more to hear about Sanchez’s interview with Charger Press!
How long have you played baseball and why do you play?
I have played baseball for about 14 years. I play because I enjoy the team and the great friendships I can make over just a season.
Who is your athlete role model and why?
My athlete role model is LeBron James because of how great he makes his teammates just by being a leader.
What is your main goal this season?
My main goal this season is to finish my high school career by winning our conference.
What are your future plans involving baseball?
I do not have any plans after high school involving baseball.
Do you play any other sports and if so what?
I played football for Hamilton as a defensive end and I played rec basketball, but I will be done with sports after this baseball season.
Besides baseball, what are some of your other hobbies?
I love to play video games, watch shows, hang out with friends, sleep, and eat. I enjoy watching or playing any sports as well. I'm very competitive in everything I do.
What are your pre-game rituals?
I always listen to Travis Scott before every game and have to chew green apple Big League Chew Gum.
Do you have any teammates, coaches, parents, or other people in your life that have helped as an athlete?
Definitely my parents! My dad pushed me through football and baseball coaching me throughout all the years. Sometimes I didn't like him coaching because of him being hard on me at times but it really made me better. He really motivated me and without him I would definitely not be where I am today. And my mom always made sure I was fed and had my uniform ready to go for me. She has gone to hundreds of games over the years and I love to see her in the stands when I'm out there.
