Congratulations to Our Patch Athlete of the Week

Brandon Goede is a senior first-baseman on the Sickles Gryphons baseball team. He is helping to shoulder the load on a graduation-depleted squad. His performance so year speaks for itself. He leads the team in batting average at .340, and is second on the team in hits (17).

Brandon is a leader on and off the field. His play on the diamond, work in school and service to his community make him a valuable asset to each of those areas.

Westchase Patch sat down with Brandon this week.

Patch: How did you get started in baseball?

Brandon: I started off in tee-ball when I was five or six. After that, my family and I moved to St. Louis and that’s where I got started in Little League. We lived in Texas for four years and I played Little League there also. We moved to Tampa about seven years ago. I made The Sickles baseball team as a junior and now I’m here.

Patch: What is your favorite thing about baseball?

Brandon: It’s just fun. I love to hit a home run but it’s just the fun of being out there playing.

Patch: What are you plans for college?

Brandon: Right now, I am planning on attending St. Leo in Dade City. If I can make the team and play there, I will definitely do that.

Patch: What is your current GPA?

Brandon: 5.0

Patch: What is your favorite subject in school?

Brandon: Court Procedures.

Patch: What is your favorite movie?

Brandon: "Remember the Titans."

Patch: Favorite TV show?

Brandon: Two and a Half Men.

Patch: Favorite sports team?

Brandon: The Rays.

Patch: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Brandon: I am actually considering going into the Police Academy.

Brandon is very involved in his school and community outside of baseball. He is a member of The Key Club. As a member, he goes out Monday nights and participates in a Feed the Homeless program. He is also involved in Metro Ministries every holiday season, where he helps collect and distribute toys and food for needy families.