Athlete of the Week: "The Shermanator"

It's not often that a teenage athlete survives the cutthroat competition of sports leagues. At 5 feet 3 inches tall, Northborough resident Brett Sherman is one of the smaller guys in the Northborough Baseball and Softball Association, but possesses something other players his age can't size up to: resolve.

Time and again, Sherman has been linked by his ability to stop the opposition from stealing base with good throws. Now a student at , Sherman is thankful for where the road has taken him - and who has been there along the way. "My parents motivate me as an athlete because when I see them at games," he says, "that gives me the extra boost I need."

Northborough Patch: Thanks for taking the time to be interviewed by Northborough Patch, Brett. Can you share with us what you love about the game of baseball?

Brett Sherman: The two best things about baseball are the thrill of the sport and being with friends.

NP: Who's your favorite baseball player?

BS: My favorite baseball player as of right now would be David Ortiz, because he has the ability to hit in high pressure situations.

NP: If you could spend an entire day with "Big Papi" himself, describe to us what it would be like.

BS: I think that day would be great because he could teach me everything he knows and I could get to know him.

NP: Your love for the game is evident just at the thought of you playing in numerous leagues in Northborough. How would you rate your experience and what else are you looking forward to most?

BS: I would definitely rate my experience in the Northborough Baseball and Softball Association a ten out of ten because the coaches have been really helpful and encouraging. I wouldn’t have learned so much about baseball if it wasn’t for my coaches. I have also made a lot of friends through this program. I’m hoping to make the Northborough Baseball twelve-year-old all star team and win the Little League World Series.

NP: We have to ask, how did your nickname "The Shermanator" come about?

BS: My teammates on my 9-year-old all star team started calling me "The Shermanator" because we were all making up nicknames for each other.  My uncle who is currently the coach of Texas A&M’s football team also had the nickname.

NP: What other groups or activities do you participate in within the community?

BS: I play football and basketball within the community. I'm also a member of  

NP: What is your favorite post-game meal?

BS: My favorite post-game meal would be a nice well done cheeseburger.

NP: Thanks again for taking the time to be interviewed, Brett. We’ll be looking out for you in the NBSA. Keep up the hard work!