Athlete of the Week: Adrian Guerra
Mar 31, 2017
Senior Adrian Guerra pitched a great Game against the Miami Beach High Tides. He threw three strikeouts and only allowed one run in during his 5 & 1/3 innings on the mound.
Q&A
Q: What is your name and what academy are you in?
A: I am Adrian Guerra and I am in NAF, the academy of finance
Q: What is your number and what position do you play?
A: I am number 11 and I am a pitcher.
Q: When did you start playing baseball and how did you get into playing baseball?
A: I started playing baseball when I was about seven. I kind of started playing because my older brother got me into it and I liked it.
Q: What does your typical training consist of?
A: Training doesn’t really consist of much, just keeping my arm healthy and running a lot.
Q: What is your favorite part about being a part of the Cavaliers baseball team?
A: My favorite part just that I get to play the sport I love basically.
Q: What is your favorite memory from your years on the team?
A: There is no specific memory I have, but if there was one it would be every time before a game we do a pre-game ritual in the locker room. That’s the fun part.
Q: What’s the ritual?
A: We have this baton thing and we just do some chants.
Q: How do you manage academics and athletics?
A: I don’t get home late, so it’s not really hard to do that.
Q: Are you involved in any other clubs or sports besides baseball?
A: No.
Q: What plans do you have to pursue sports and academics in college?
A: At the moment I don’t have any.
Q: Is there a particular school that you would like to go to?
A: FIU, maybe.
Q: Are there any personal and team goals that you have for this season?
A: I am hoping that we can win a district title.
Q: Are there any big games that you are looking forward to against any specific teams?
A: Coral Park.
Q: As a senior, what is the most important piece of information you could give to incoming freshman and underclassmen interested in baseball?
A: Hustle. Don’t slack and don’t show your coaches that you don’t want to be there because they won’t take it.
With quite a few games left in the season, Guerra is sure to continue striking out his opponents. Be sure to congratulate and support #11 in the Cavaliers’ next home game against Coral Park on March 27th at 3:30 PM on the Gables baseball field.