Athlete Spotlight: LCC's Blake McRae

The Lookout Staff Writer Arianne Olayinka recently interviewed Stars baseball player Blake McRae. The freshman, who graduated from Romeo High School, is a kinesiology/exercise science major at LCC.

How long have you been playing baseball?
“I’ve been playing baseball since I was 4 or 5 years old.”

What position do you play?
“I play outfield.”

Why did you choose to attend LCC?
“I came here originally because of the great baseball program and a scholarship for baseball.”

What makes a great teammate?
“A great teammate is someone who works hard – not just for themselves, but for the team and the bigger picture. They help others get better and do the little things without being asked, such as picking up trash or getting out equipment that the team needs. (Great teammates are) people who change the program in a positive way.”

What are your goals for this season?
“My goals for this season are to win the conference and our region, and then win a national championship at Enid. Some statistical goals for us are to break records in runs scored and stolen bases. A personal goal of mine is to be an All-American.”