Coupeville Sports

Dane Lucero

Dane Lucero would like to be wearing red on the baseball field for a long time.

The Coupeville High School freshman, who started and whacked an RBI double Monday in the season opener for the Wolves, grew up rooting for another team that heavily features that color on their uniforms.

“I have played baseball since I was six years old,” Lucero, a Missouri native, said. “I started playing because I enjoyed baseball, wanted to play ball with my friends, and I wanted to play for the St. Louis Cardinals.”

He made an immediate impact in his Wolf baseball debut, swinging a big stick for Marc Aparicio’s young squad.

It’s something he hopes to keep doing as the season goes forward.

“I want to drive in as many runs as possible to help my team win and play to my potential in the field and on the mound,” Lucero said.

Also a football player for CHS, he can often be found putting in work in the weight room.

A hard worker all around, Lucero knows that’s the key to building on his early success.

“I’m a solid hitter, pitcher, and fielder, but I can improve those aspects of the game more,” he said. “This includes my speed and athleticism.

“I like the fact that it takes a lot of work to be good at the sport and it’s not a sport you can just pick up a bat and be great at.”

When he’s not playing, Lucero enjoys watching TV, hanging out with friends and exploring his new state. A fan of rap music and comedy and action films, he’s also strong in the classroom.

“I enjoy history, because I like learning about important things that happened a long time ago,” Lucero said.

As he moves forward in his baseball career, the hard-hitting frosh is quick to acknowledge those who have helped him, and continue to do so.

“I am thankful that God gave me the ability to play the game that I love,” Lucero said. “I am also thankful for my coaches and my parents for letting me play travel ball and always getting the coaching that I need to play at the next level.”