Get to Know Your Poet...
Q: At what age did you begin playing baseball & why?
A: Age 4, because my family did
Q: What is your favorite food (s)?
A: Chicken and no beef
Q: What is your favorite music/band?
A: Old School Beastie Boys
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: "When you have fun it changes all the pressure into pleasure." -Ken Griffy Jr.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: "Step Brothers"
Q: Why did you choose Whittier College?
A: The four C's and small classes are what I like the most.
Q: What part of Whittier College baseball do you like the most?
A: Baseball
Q: Who is your favorite sports hero?
A: Bo Jackson
Personal Information:
Parents names: Joe and Nicole Russo
Siblings names: Mitchell, Nick, and Tony
Hometown: La Mirada, Calif.
Previous school attended: La Mirada High School
Major: Kinesiology/History
Awards:
* Freshman HS- Coaches award
* Junior HS- Defensive MVP
*Senior HS- Peacock Scholarship Award
*Graduation awards- Principle's Honor Roll
- Community Volunteer Service Award (x4)
- Distinguished Achievement Award