Name:   Rishubh Khatri

Age:  11

Team:   AAA Giants

Current School:   CRES

Favorite Position:  Shortstop

Favorite Baseball Player:  Sonny Gray (Pitcher - A's)

Favorite Food:  Spaghetti

Favorite Movie:   The Martian  

At-Bat Theme Song:   Turn Down for What?

 

The coaches who nominated Rishubh said:   Rishubh is a complete team player. He encourages his teammates throughout the game and practices. He is a leader by example. He has been working hard on his pitching, fielding, and hitting. He is competitive, but has an easy going manner that keeps things even keeled in the dugout. He is a pleasure to coach!

 

What is your favorite thing about playing baseball?  Being able to be on the field and having fun.

 

What is your favorite memory about Little League?  Doing a lot better on the field. I think I have improved a lot.

 

What do you want to do when you grow up? Probably a computer engineer.

 

If you were to be nominated as “Player of the Week” by your coach, what would you want to say to him? Thank you and I appreciate all the things you have done for us on the team.

 

When you are not playing baseball, what else do you like to do?  Playing outside, like basketball and other sports. Or, fixing things and working in the garage.

 

What advice would you give to younger kids that are starting to play baseball? Give it your best. Let it loose and have fun.

 

Who has helped you become a good player and a good kid?  My coaches and my parents.