Q&A with Johnny PiacentinoQ&A with Johnny Piacentino

Q&A with Johnny Piacentino

Johnny Piacentino is a returning sophomore outfielder/pitcher on the Penn State baseball team. Learn more about who inspired him to pursue baseball and what he is like off the field.

Who were your baseball role models growing up? 
My dad and Alex Rodriguez.  
 
If you could play any position other than your own, what would it be? 
I would play shortstop just because it is a position that gets a lot of action. 
 
Who inspired you to pursue baseball? 
My entire family loves the sport, so it was sort of just a given. 
 
What TV show could you watch over and over again and never get sick of? 
Game of Thrones or Entourage  
 
Who would you want to play you in a movie about your life? 
Leonardo DiCaprio  
 
What's your favorite thing about Penn State? 
The atmosphere, it's like no other place in the world. 
 
What would you do if you won the lottery? 
I would buy sport cars, houses, boats and much more. 
 
What does your ideal lazy day look like? 
Watching movies and relaxing 
 
What music are you listening to right now? 
Any Drake song. 
 
Sweet or salty snacks? 
Salty