Name: Andrew Olsen
School: Bothell High School
Grad year for high school: 2024
GPA: 3.5
Summer team: Monroe Legends
Positions: Outfield
Throw (right or left): Right
Hit (right or left): Right
1. What are some areas of your game that you have been focusing on lately to improve upon?
I have been working a lot on arm strength and arm accuracy from the outfield. I have been working on good footwork on ground balls to the outfield as well. At the plate I’ve been working on finding the release point and reading the ball out of the hand better.
2. What are some goals and dreams you hope to reach in the next couple of years?
I’m hoping to be able to play for a college team no matter how big or small. As long as I can play and keep getting better past high school that’s good to me. I would like to major in aerospace engineering or aviation.
3. How long have you been playing baseball and what got you started in the game?
I’ve been playing baseball for as long as I can remember just playing catch or wiffleball with my dad. When I was really young. I’ve played baseball pretty much all my life.
4. What are some of your favorite things about the game of baseball?
Some of my favorite things about the game of baseball are gapped doubles, moonshot home runs or diving plays. But I also really just like how mentally prepared you have to be and how much knowledge it takes to know exactly what’s happening. It’s the hardest sport in the world for a reason and it’s awesome to be able to compete in it.
5. Who in your life has helped push you to be your best on the field?
My dad has definitely pushed me to become better. He always gives me tips, takes me to practices, games and to the cages. I wouldn’t be the player I am today without him.
6. If there is anything else about baseball you want to include or write about include it.
Hustle is everything to me