Name: Eric McAllister

School: Altoona Area

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Baseball

Athlete of the week achievement: McAllister went 2-for-3 with an RBI and threw two shutout innings and had three strikeouts for Altoona in its 5-2 win over Mifflin County. He later had two hits, scored three runs and had a double and an RBI for the Mountain Lions in a 9-5 win over Cumberland Valley in a game he also threw 1 1⁄3 scoreless innings and picked up a save.

Season update: McAllister is batting a team-best .500 and has thrown 3 1⁄3 scoreless innings in two outings on the mound this season.

Coach Tom Smith’s quote: “Eric has had a really good start to our season. He has performed very well as a hitter, fielder and pitcher. He is a three-year starter who is always working to improve his game. It is a luxury most teams don’t have when we are able to bring him in late in a game to close out a win.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Hogan

Favorite subject: Science

Favorite movie: “Field of Dreams”

Favorite food: Tacos

Favorite song: “Here for a Good Time” by George Strait

Outside interests: Hanging out with friends and working out

Favorite professional team: Boston Red Sox

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Bryce Harper

Best athlete I ever competed against: Andrew Costello, currently playing at Wake Forest

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom

Proudest athletic achievement: Participating in the PONY World Series