Athlete of the Week: Mac Colavecchio, Olympia baseball

With 17 runs batted in in just 13 games for the Olympia High baseball team, senior outfielder Mac Colavecchio has shown to be money in the batter’s box for the Titans offense when his teammates get on base ahead of him; those 17 RBIs already are more than double his total from last season with double-digit less at-bats. 

Along with leading the team in driving runs in, the Florida Southern signee also is an elite defender in right field for a superb outfield that makes any runner shake in their cleats. 

The Basics

Age: 18

Sport: Baseball

Grade: Senior

School: Olympia High

Q&A 

How does it feel to be named Athlete of the Week?

I feel honored. This is an accomplishment I’ve wanted to achieve, having seen other people I know be named Athlete of the Week.

What do you enjoy the most about baseball?

I enjoy the game for what it is. I love competing every day and trying to become a better me than I was the day before.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from baseball?

The biggest lesson I learned was to not take this game for granted. I had surgery on my elbow my sophomore year and was out for nine months. It was a tough recovery, but while I was out, I missed baseball and everything felt off. I never wanted to play more in my life while I was hurt.

What is your favorite baseball memory? 

My favorite memory was when my team and I were beating a top team, 6-5, in the final inning. They had a runner on second base when a fly ball got hit to me in right field. It was tough to get to it, but I ended up making a diving catch to end the game and seal the win for my team.

Who is your favorite athlete? 

My favorite player is Christian Yelich. I’ve grown up watching him play for pretty much my whole life. He has a great swing and is an amazing outfielder. I try to recreate his swing all the time; it’s a nice smooth lefty swing that can be replicated. That’s an MLB player I look up to and enjoy watching play.

What is your go-to pre-game meal? 

Chipotle bowl with white rice, chicken, sour cream, cheese and lettuce.

What is your favorite subject in school?

I like my math for data and finance class, because it helps me learn how to handle money, how to invest and save for the future.

If you could have dinner with one person — dead or alive — who would it be?

I would like to have dinner with Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers. He seems like a fun guy to hang out with, and he is a pretty good basketball player — hopefully he could teach me a few things.

If you could go back in time to a specific period in history, when and where would you go? 

I’d go back to 2016, because that was when I never really had to worry about homework, and I could just hang out with my friends every day and have as much fun as I wanted.

Looking back, what piece of advice would you give your younger self? 

Don’t overdo yourself and do not add unnecessary stress, because it will wear you out in the future and make things harder.

If you could ask your future self a question, what would it be? 

What will I be doing with my life when I graduate college?

Who is your favorite superhero? 

Spider-Man just because he can shoot webs and fly across buildings.

Who is your favorite supervillain? 

The Green Goblin because the Spider-Man movie he was in is one of my favorite movies.

If you could travel to three places in the world, where would you go? 

California, New York and Hawaii. They are big travel destinations that I want to enjoy at least once in my lifetime.

If you could be an animal for a day, which one would you be and why? 

I’d be an eagle just to fly around high in the sky and glide and feel the wind.

What is your most controversial food take? 

Ketchup on pizza is sometimes good.

Does pineapple belong on pizza?

No. ... That’s disgusting.