Athlete of the week is Mt. Sinai's D'Angelo
The feat
Went 10-for-18 with three doubles, four home runs, eight RBIs and nine runs in four games last week. His batting average was .571 and he won three of the four games pitching. He added another two hits, two RBIs and a home run in a Suffolk Class A quarterfinal against Hauppauge on Monday and had another pitching win against Shoreham-Wading River in the winner's bracket semifinal on Wednesday.
The quote
"I owe a lot to my dad," D'Angelo said. "He has worked with me since I was little, always giving me advice. He has helped me a lot in the game."
Fundamentals
D'Angelo has been playing baseball since the age of 4 and believes that it is most important to remain calm and be confident. He finds his strength in his ability to be headstrong and if he allows a hit he shows no emotion. He has recently found his confidence by staying after practice to take extra swings and is motivated to play better since the Mustangs just won their first league title in baseball in school history.
What's next
D'Angelo will be playing baseball for St. Thomas Aquinas in Sparkhill, N.Y. next year and looks forward to playing for the LI Titans this summer.
The lightning round
Career Highlight? "I played against Cal Ripken's son when I was 12 years old and on the Long Island Baymen," D'Angelo said. "Ripken shook my hand after the game and said that I played a good game."
Favorite TV show? "Family Guy."
Favorite movie? "The Final Season."
What's on your iPod? Rock.
Favorite subject? History.
Favorite food? Chicken Parmesan.
Favorite season? Fall.
Favorite pro athlete? David Wright.
Place you would like to vacation? Texas.
Dream car? A Camaro.
Dream job? Professional baseball player.
