Anyway you spell it, Sanzillo is superb
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There are eight great things to say about the Hopkins star baseball catcher Rob Sanzillo. Actually, there are more than eight, but Sanzillo has a passion for acronyms that's even stronger than his passion for baseball.
S is for Strength.
"He's one of the hardest working guys on the team," senior rightfielder Nick Venezia said.
This Senior has been Supporting the team for a Solid four years, and it Shows. Before being a captain at Hopkins, he was captain at Somers High School in New York. He's Started for four years, been at every practice and definitely Sacrifices extra time at the gym with "giant" teammate Rob Pietroforte.
"Pretty much the only reason I work out is to get bigger than Rob," Venezia confessed.
"He's got some great biceps," senior righty pitcher Brian Deleo said.
Junior shortstop Nathaniel Adelman is enthusiastic about Sanzillo's Stomach.
"He's got an eight pack, at least. Maybe even a ten pack!"
And he's got Sweet Cheeks, too! Sources say he's been Sighted Squatting to "Eight Minute Buns of Steel" in his Spare time.
A is for Athleticism.
Not only is Sanzillo Admired for his Aptitude behind the plate, he's one of the Blue Jays' Acclaimed hitters as well. Sanzillo's Already had five homeruns this season, and hit .600 in three games last week. According to Adelman, he's "pretty good at basically anything physical." Before he Accepted baseball as his main Activity, he was Active in many other sports.
"He could pick up any sport and be good," Deleo said.
According to junior right fielder Brett Izzo, Sanzillo's Awesomeness Advances beyond the baseball field.
"He's also a very good basketball player," Izzo said.
N is for Natural.
"He's naturally gifted, but he works hard too. It's a good combination," Deleo said. As for Sanzillo, he's just too Nice to admit it.
"I don't know if I'd call myself a natural. I'll take it, though," Sanzillo said.
Sanzillo's been Nurturing his love for the game since he was young, and there's talk about his gift Navigating his future.
"He's drawing attention from pro scouts," Deleo said. "He's considering playing at the next level."
Sanzillo seems Nervous to admit this goal. What are his plans after college? "I have no idea." However, this biology major is more than just a Natural on the baseball field.
"He drives a hybrid and shows concern for the environment," Adelman said. "He feels it's his responsibility to keep Mother Earth fresh for his grandchildren."
Nifty!
Z is for Zany.
Here's a Zinger from Venezia: "Our coach has a bunch of codes that the first base coach can yell in order to tell the runner at first base something without tipping anything off to the first baseman. One of them is, `Hey! Did you see that freshman blonde in the stands?" which means to attempt a delayed steal. Early in the season, we were playing Rutgers, and Rob was on first base. He must have forgotten the code, because when our first base coach said `Hey! Did you see that freshman in the stands?' Rob took his eye off the pitcher in order to look in the stands, and he got picked off."
I is for Intelligent.
"He's an intelligent ball player," Izzo said.
"No matter what the situation, I can always count on him to know what pitch to call," Deleo added.
Not only does this Intuition Invigorate his baseball game, It Inspires his schoolwork as well.
"He's a very smart kid. He gets far without doing much work," Venezia said.
Adelman added, "He's a very efficient student. He doesn't waste much time with busywork."
During the season, Sanzillo Insists that the game comes first and wastes even less time with busywork. "During the season, some of the work may get pushed aside. But I do alright."
L is for Leader.
Freshman third baseman Lee Bolyard Lamented, "His leadership skills make him a great captain and a great teammate."
Sanzillo, along with Deleo, is co-captain of the team this year.
"I often compare us to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich," Deleo said. "Without one, your sandwich wouldn't taste good."
Sanzillo seems to think this sandwich doesn't require much work.
"It's not too challenging when your team is such an incredible group of guys." Sanzillo also Leads the team numerically -- he's ranked first in batting averages, and is currently on a 16 game hitting streak. His Logic?
"To score more runs than the other team. I think that's a pretty good philosophy."
L is also for Loving.
Sanzillo's Likeable character Lightens the hearts of his family and friends, and they Long to show it.
Junior right hander Ryan Kealy said, "Sanzillo makes everyone on the team feel like they are a part of something special."
How adorable! In between double-headers, according to Deleo, Sanzillo can be caught Landing a Lucky kiss on his mother's cheek.
"She's the best," Sanzillo said about his mom, Gussie.
"He definitely gets his loving nature from his mother," Adelman said.
As Mrs. Sanzillo hands out baked goods to the team, she's Likely to be Loud. "I love my boys!" Also, Sanzillo often combines both of that same Leadership and Love.
Adelman claims that the captain's team e-mails are Latched with a Little `Love you guys' at the end of each Letter. "And when I see him in person, he says, `Hey Nate, I love you man,' or something along those lines," Adelman said.
What a sweetie! (Ladies. He's single.)
And O? Oh My Goodness.
That's pretty much all there's left to say when it comes to an Outstanding athlete like Sanzillo. Make sure to Open your planners and Observe all eight adjectives come together this Saturday against Ursinus.
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