- April 26, 2024
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Windermere Elementary School fourth-grader Tyler Arafet has been killing it on the baseball diamond. He recently was chosen for the USSSA All American 10U Atlantic region team. That team includes players form Florida, Georgia and South Carolina and will be playing Aug. 4 to 11 in Viera. Tyler currently plays baseball for Chandler 10U and leads his team in RBIs, home runs and doubles. Tyler has hit three home runs so far this season through five tournaments, but his most impressive stat comes from his pitching — 39 batters struck out through 19 innings, including his first no-hitter.
What do you think of being chosen for the Atlantic region team?
I feel excited. I feel like I had a good tryout. I’m excited to meet new people and to also play against the best of the best competition.
What do you like most about playing baseball?
I like playing with my friends and I like the challenge. I do like the competition too.
What do you think is your biggest strength?
It’s between hitting and pitching.
What’s your goal with baseball right now?
Right now, it’s to make it to University of Florida.
What’s your favorite baseball team?
The Yankees are my favorite team because they win a lot and I just notice that every single person who goes to the Yankees is a good player.
Who’s your favorite player?
Giancarlo Stanton. He hits a lot of home runs.
What do you put on your sub sandwich?
Ham, mayonnaise and cheese.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Super speed!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
I would go to New York, because it’s where the Yankees games are.
If you could play at any ballpark where would it be?
Yankee Stadium.
What’s the best piece of baseball advice you’ve ever gotten?
Swing for right-center, because it gives me more power.
Cats or dogs?
I like dogs because they’re playful. Cats just sit there and meow.
What’s your favorite subject in school?
It’s between math and social studies. I just like studying about history and math comes easy.
