Athlete of the Week: Austin Brinling

Ten-year-old center fielder Austin Brinling maintained a positive attitude and displayed good sportsmanship during the District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament, helping lead Braden River Little League’s 9- and 10-year-old All-Star team to the division title July 6.

“He’s a great kid — every day he comes out here to play with a positive attitude,” coach Austin Pearson said. “He is always ready to play, and he gives 110% effort both on and off the field.”

Here is an inside look at this week’s Athlete of the Week.

How long have you been playing baseball?
I have been playing baseball since kindergarten, so probably about four or five years.

What is your favorite part about baseball?
I love it all.

What is the best baseball memory you have up to this point in your baseball career?
One of them was helping my team win Districts this year.

Who is your favorite professional athlete?
For baseball, it would be Evan Longoria. He is a good player, and he plays for the home team.

Do you have any idea what you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be a baseball player.

What is your favorite TV show?
I like “Sports Center.”

Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have two sisters: Alyssa, 9, and Giana, 6.

Do you have a favorite food?
Yes, pizza and crab.

When you’re not playing sports, what do you like to do?
Playing baseball is my favorite thing to do.

What is you favorite school subject?
Reading

Do you have a favorite videogame?
Major League Baseball

Do you have a favorite baseball team?
The (Tampa Bay) Rays