Slowik

Name: Dustin Slowik

School: Claysburg-Kimmel

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Baseball

Athlete of the week achievement: Slowik threw a six-inning shutout and struck out three to lead Claysburg-Kimmel to its first District 6 championship since 2007 in a 10-0 win over Homer-Center. Slowik also went 1-for-2 at the plate and scored two runs.

Season update: Slowik is batting .273 with 17 RBIs for the Bulldogs and is 6-2 with a 2.55 ERA. He’s struck out 48 batters in 44 innings.

Coach Kyle Glass’ quote: “Dustin is a well-rounded, dependable player who is willing and able to contribute anywhere on the field to help the team succeed. He has consistently hit in the No. 4 spot in our lineup all season and has delivered numerous quality at-bats. On the mound, Dustin has been outstanding — his pitching has been lights out, and he thrives under pressure. The bigger the moment, the better he performs. He has taken the ball in every playoff game so far and has consistently risen to the occasion.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Claar

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “The Sandlot”

Favorite food: Steak and potatoes

Favorite song: “Outlook” by Morgan Wallen

Outside interests: Football, snowboarding, hanging out with the boys

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Pirates

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Best athlete I ever competed against: Southern Fulton’s Owen Oakman

Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship

How I got my start in baseball: “When I was 3, my dad took me outside and started hitting balls at me, and it just stuck. From that day on, all I wanted to do was go outside and field ground balls and hit in the yard with my dad.”

Future goal: Attend college and hopefully play baseball