Anakin Highley #66

POSITIONS
Catcher • Utility Player

BASEBALL EXPERIENCE
10 Years

FAVORITE MLB TEAM
Chicago Cubs

PLAYER I LOOK UP TO
I don’t really have one favorite player. I like watching different catchers and learning from how they call games, block pitches, and throw runners out.

WALK-UP SONG

Good Day - Forrest Frank

FAVORITE BALLPARK SNACK

Sour candy and popcorn

INSIDE THE DUGOUT

Favorite Baseball Memory

Hitting a home run!

Favorite Part of Being a Hot Shot

Playing baseball all year and getting to travel.

Biggest Baseball Influences

Coach Zack in Kansas, because he was the first to teach me fundamentals.

This Season I'm Working On

I’m working hard to improve my throwing, especially my throws to second base.

My Baseball Goals

My goals this year are to improve my throws to second, become a more consistent hitter, and be a leader my teammates and coaches can count on

BEYOND THE DIAMOND

What does being a good teammate mean?

Being a good teammate means encouraging others, working hard, and always giving your best for the team.

Who inspires me most?

My mom. She always encourages me, believes in me, and never lets me give up.

Advice for Younger Players

Never stop working hard and don’t let anyone tell you you’re not good enough.

A Lesson Baseball Has Taught Me

Baseball has taught me to be a leader, work hard, and never give up, even when things are difficult.

COACH'S SCOUTING REPORT

Anakin is always the first to offer his help and he never leaves practice until he's asked if us coaches need any help cleaning up or arrying anything. He always tries to listen and do what we are asking. He is always super respectful and a true asset to the Hot Shots program.
-Coach Houston