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Name: Tyler Alexander
School: Portage
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Went 6-for-6, scored seven runs, had a triple, two doubles and three RBIs in the WestPAC title win over Rockwood, and in a 4-2 win over Northern Cambria in the District 6 Class 1A quarterfinals. He also pitched six innings against the Colts, got the win, struck out 14, and allowed four hits and one earned run.
Season update: He is hitting .414 with 18 RBIs, two home runs and two triples for the 19-0 Mustangs, who will host Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic in the District 6 Class 1A semifinals on Tuesday. He is also 7-0 on the mound with an 0.71 ERA.
Coach Larry McCabe's quote: "I would describe what he does on the mound as a fierce competitor, he's a tough player. He plays with so much energy and confidence. He's the real deal."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Bearer
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Coach Carter"
Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite song: "Heartless" by Kanye West
Outside interests: Hanging with friends and going to the gym
Favorite professional team: New York Yankees
Favorite college team: Delgado Dolphins
Pro athlete most admired: Ken Griffey Jr.
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central's Paxton Kling
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Rick Alexander and Hope Miller
Proudest athletic achievement: Throwing a no-hitter against Conemaugh Valley on April 12.
How I got my start in baseball: "Whenever I was 3, I started playing T-ball."
Future goal: To obtain an associates degree in civil engineering sciences and further my athletic career.