Starting young

“I started playing baseball when I was three. It was my dad’s favorite sport. He gave me the idea to do it. I stuck with it because I found it really fun. I have always liked the sport in general. I like the sport partly because I’m good at it. I also really enjoy the rush I get when I play, and how many calories I burn.

The best part is pitching. It’s what I do. I chose pitching because my dad was a pitcher and he taught me at a young age how to do it correctly. Sitting in the dugout doing nothing stinks. I hate having to just sit and wait until I can pitch again.” (Joseph Panella, junior)