Plant City Observer

Athlete of the Week 5.16.24

Jarek Danielik

How long have you been playing baseball?

 I played one year in St Petersburg and two years in Plant City.

Are there any other sports that you play?

I am a Defensive End for Plant City Dolphins football.

What’s a sport that you haven’t played that you’d like to give a try?

Wrestling is a sport that I would be interested in doing but have never done.

Do you have a favorite highlight or career play?

My favorite career highlight was my second home run that was a game winner walk-off.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A professional baseball player is my first choice and serving my country in the Army is my second.

Who’s your favorite professional player in any sport?

Mike Trout is a player I look up to and want to emulate my game like him.

What’s your favorite meal or snack to eat after a game?

Outback Steakhouse Sirloin and Alice Springs chicken with loaded baked potato and steakhouse mac and cheese is my go-to meal. They should start calling it the Jarek Special.

If you got to make your own team, what would the name be and what color would the jerseys be?

The JAWesome’s with a shark logo and their colors blue with red.

What’s something in barbells that you want to continue improving?

Pitching is what I am working on to develop better.

What are some of your favorite songs to listen to get ready for game day?

DJ Khaled- All I Do Is Win and Travis Scott’s SICKO MODE get me pumped for game time.

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