SANTA ROSA — Santa Rosa senior Manny Sanchez is a multi-sport athlete and is preparing for his final postseason as a Warrior.
Get to know the senior infielder a little more.
Age: 18
Class: Senior
Q: How long have you played baseball and why did you pick up the sport?
A: I have played since I was old enough to pick up a bat. I love the game and when I got to high school, I wanted to pick up my game and for the past four years, I have improved each and every year.
Q: What’s the most challenging part about the sport?
A: Fielding. You have to know the situation, especially with the game on the line.
Q: What is it about the program that motivates you?
A: The coaches tell us to go at it at 110 percent, not to give up and to finish strong and always finish the play.
Q: How do you prepare for a big game?
A: I get rest, focus and really just don’t talk to anyone. I like to focus mentally during the pregame.
Q: What is your best memory playing the game?
A: As a freshman, we won our final district game to go to the playoffs.
Q: What other sports do you play?
A: I play basketball, run cross-country and play golf.
Q: What other hobbies do you have?
A: I go to church every once in a while and I really like drawing.
Q: What is your favorite subject in school and why?
A: I like math because, like sports, I’m pretty good at it.
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I plan on staying around here for two years to get my basics in kinesiology and then go to Kingsville.
Q: Favorite food?
A: Hamburgers because it’s basically all I eat before every game.
Q: Favorite music?
A: Christian music
Q: Who are your heroes?
A: My dad and my grandpa, because they push me to do more and to always give 110 percent and never give up on what I love to do.
