By Sierra Williams
Executive Sports Editor
Practice makes perfect. In a game against Firebaugh High on March 5, senior pitcher Greg Whitaker pitched a perfect game for the first time in the 7-0 Mustang victory.
Whitaker pitched seven innings in the game, striking out eight Firebaugh batters.
“It felt really awesome pitching a perfect game because the team was so excited,” Whitaker said.
Whitaker’s baseball career started at the age of six, and it was not until after tee ball that he found a particular interest in pitching. Inspired by his father, John Whitaker, Whitaker’s love for baseball has followed him well into high school.
“Playing baseball at Mira Costa has been the best experience,” Whitaker said. “I have loved every single minute of it.”
Longtime teammate senior catcher Greg French said that Whitaker is a valued teammate and is seen as a leader on the team.
“I have caught Whitaker for as long as I can remember, and he gets better everyday,” French said. “He works hard on the field.”
The baseball team has an overall record of 4-3 after losing 2-1 to Narbonne High School on Saturday. Whitaker is planning to play baseball at the collegiate level and is interested in playing for the University of Southern California.
“This season is going to be a great when we play as a team,” Whitaker said. “Our goal is to win Bay League, like last year.”
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