ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Wyatt Archer

In the championship game of the District 14 11-Year-Old All-Stars Tournament, the Windermere-National team cruised to a 13-1 victory over South Lake Little League’s American team. Three of those runs came via the bat of Wyatt Archer, who stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and drove in all three of his teammates. Wyatt’s big day at the plate has made him our Athlete of the Week.

Why do you like baseball?

I like baseball because it’s fun and you can really come together as a team.

Who is your favorite team and player?

Probably the (Los Angeles) Angels and Mike Trout.

When you stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded, were you nervous?

I wasn’t — I just tried to have fun.

How did you feel when you made the hit?

I felt good.

Are you excited to have your team move on to sectionals?

Yes, because I want us to represent Windermere (and) because I think we can go far.

What do you think your team needs to do be successful?

Defense is the main thing. Our bats have been there every game, (but) our defense hasn’t.

How do you think that you have improved this season as an individual?

Probably on hitting and seeing the ball.

Do you play any other sports?

I don’t.

When did you start playing baseball?

When I was 4 years old.

What is your favorite TV show?

ESPN’s “SportsCenter.”

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Major League Baseball player. 

What do you like most about the summer?

No school.

What’s your favorite school subject?

Math, because it’s pretty easy.