Senior Alex Rocha is entering his final season as a varsity baseball player before heading to Friends University where he’s received a scholarship to continue playing the sport he loves.

“I started playing when I was five years old and my first competitive team was the Giants,” said Rocha. “What I love most about playing first base is the fact that I can help my teammates out. For example, they can go make a really good play and know that I will have their back if they have to make a tough throw. I love that all my teammates have that “I want to win” attitude and this makes everyone else want to win even more.”

A three-year started at the 1B position, Rocha also has good power at the plate. In his own words, his strongest part of his game is his defense and returning to the field after missing last season is exciting for Rocha and his teammates.

“We are very excited to get back on the field after last season because we are bringing back almost 10 seniors and this is allowing us to prepare for a great season,” said Rocha. “Our expectations as players are first to win every game but our overall goal is to win state.”

Rocha is a multi-sport athlete at Kapaun Mount Carmel but will turn his focus solely on baseball when he joins the team at Friends University in the fall.