Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Orlando Young

Young is hitting .310 while rocking a2.33 ERA with 49 strikeouts.

The Mirror’s male athlete of the week for April 19 is junior Orlando Young of Federal Way High School, baseball.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Physics

What additional activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

Baseball, Origami, Working out, Spending time with friends and family

Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) of Movies?

· The Benchwarmers, Sandlot, Grown-ups, Dracula Untold

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

Arizona Ice Tea, and Spitz Cracked Pepper

Describe your pre-game ritual and your favorite post-game meal.

Pre- Take BP, team stretch, foam roll body, arm bands and play catch

Post- Chipotle Burrito

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

“Lean Back” By: Fat Joe

From the sidelines: Orlando Young has been a rock for the Federal Way baseball team this year. The UW commit gets it done both on and off the mound. On the bump this year Orlando is 1-2, with a 2.33 ERA and 49 strikeouts. His 49 strikeouts currently rank him #2 in Washington State. When not pitching he carries a .310 batting average, and in the field has a .879 fielding average. Orlando is a leader for the Federal Way Eagles Baseball team.