Schobel Helps Round Top-Carmine March Onward in Baseball Playoffs
Round Top-Carmine baseball player Hunter Schobel recently performed on the mound in ways that would save the Cubs’ season. Round Top-Carmine defeated Richards High School in a tiebreaker match by a score of 2-1 just to get into the playoffs. This was followed by a dominating performance against High Island with a 17-7 final score to advance to the second round.
“Hunter’s always been a good player for us,” said Round Top-Carmine assistant baseball coach Brock Marburger. “Especially this year, he’s taken it to another level. In the tiebreaker game against Richards, he came in relief and really shut Richards down and gave us a chance to win and ultimately make the playoffs. Then he kind of did the same thing in our first round game. He came in relief and shut down High Island and gave us a chance to win.”
Schobel’s clutch performances at the bump have made him our choice for this edition’s Athlete of the Week.
Question: Who’s a MLB pitcher you look up to?
Answer: “I would pick Gerrit Cole because he gets
a lot of strikeouts and I really look up to him.”
Question: What’s your favorite pitch to throw on the mound?
Answer: “Probably a fast ball just because you can really throw it hard and I can pinpoint where it goes pretty easily.”
Question: How fast can
you throw a baseball?
Answer: “I’m not sure exactly. Probably upper 70’s I would say.”
Question: Sunflower seeds or bubble gum during a game?
Answer: “Sunflower seeds”
Question: Who’s your early favorite to win this year’s World Series and why?
Answer: “Astros because See I’ve just always been an Astros fan.”
Question: What kind of bat do you use during a game? Answer: “DeMarini The Goods”
Question: If you could
own any pair of shoes, which pair would you choose?
Answer: “Just some Nike cleats I guess.”
Question: What’s your preferred concession stand item at a baseball game?
Answer: “Nachos”
Question: Who’s someone you physically learn from when it comes to baseball?
Answer: “My dad. He really helps me practice and everything.”
Question: Where’s a place you’d recommend going to in Round Top? Answer: “The barbecue place for food is pretty good. I think it’s Round Top Barbecue.”
Schobel knows how to win games and keeps a level head on his shoulders while doing it.