Senior is a stalwart on diamond

Beyond the Athlete: Eastside Catholic baseball player Addison Hull hopes to lead his team to the Class 3A state tournament this May

Eastside Catholic Crusaders senior outfielder Addison Hull is confident his final season of high school baseball will be his finest one yet when it’s all said and done.

The Crusaders, who have compiled an overall record of 10-2 in early season action, don’t have any weaknesses in 2015. The four-year starter is confident his squad can make a memorable run in the postseason this May.

“Our goal is to definitely get to state. That is the ultimate. We want to see how far we can take it. We just have to take it game by game,” Hull said.

The difference between the 2015 Crusaders and the teams of yesteryear is the formidable pitching staff on the hill.

“Our pitching staff has definitely stepped up. They have been pounding the zone throwing strikes which helps us get a lot of ground ball outs and gets  us out of innings,” Hull said.

Recently the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter had an opportunity to ask Hull a few questions about his life away from sports.

Issaquah Reporter: What is your favorite movie of all time?

Addison Hull: I would have to say I like “Chasing Mavericks” It is an awesome surfing movie and I love surfing.

 

IR: What is your favorite hobby away from high school sports?

AH: I like to hang out with friends and go hiking.

 

IR: What is your biggest pet peeve?

AH: When people are driving slow in front of me and I’m stuck in traffic.

 

IR: If you could pick one person to go to dinner with, who would it be?

AH: I would say Lou Gehrig. He made a huge impact on the game and laid it all out there.

 

IR: What is your dream vacation spot?

AH: Australia.