Dominic Gorr admittedly doesn’t get too upset about most situations.

“I try to stay as focused as I can,” said the soft-spoken Catasauqua senior. “I try not to put a lot of pressure on myself.

“You always have to be ready. You can do anything right and succeed if you have a good nucleus to work with.”

Gorr’s philosophy seems to be working with the Catty baseball team this spring, as he has been one of the team’s most consistent and effective hitters in recent weeks. Before this week’s game, Gorr was hitting .300 with six RBIs.

“He has really come on for us,” said Rough Riders’ head coach Steve Bradley. “Dominic is a quiet kid who has done a lot for us at the bat and in the field.

“He has come up with some big hits for us. He is always willing to do anything to help us, and he is often overlooked. Dominic can also pitch for us if needed.”

Gorr took some advice from Bradley to advance his game.

“He (Bradley) told me to sit down more in my stance,” noted Gorr. “He also told me to throw my hands at the ball more.

“I have been working on my mechanics every day.”

Gorr began playing baseball “since he could walk,” and he has been an infielder. For the Roughies, Gorr has played both first and third base. His father, Todd, has been a big influence.

“I’m most comfortable at first,” he said. “With playing third, it is just about making throws across the diamond and playing the hops. It can be a little different, but I feel good about both of them.

“Ever since I was young, I have always felt really confident about playing. Once I got to high school, I knew I had to start working harder.

“My father has always stuck by me and has helped me. He made me stay with my sports through the tough times.”

Gorr realizes the team’s youth and inexperience, likely a major reason why they haven’t been able to close games. The Roughies lost a pair of pivotal one-run games to Palmerton and Moravian Academy recently, but they still have a slim shot to gain a district playoff spot.

They are currently seventh in the six-team field, and sixth-seeded Salisbury would have to lose all of their remaining four games. The two teams met Wednesday.

“We have come back in games, but we lost too many close ones,” said Gorr. “I think we do have a good, young team. We have worked to get better. A good thing is that there will be a lot of juniors and seniors next year.

“For me this year, I’ll always remember the Lehighton game. I had a good day in the field and I also pitched.”

Gorr plans to pursue his desire to obtain a CDL license at Lehigh Community College to drive an 18-wheeler, a profession in which an uncle inspired him. He doesn’t see baseball in his immediate future, although he would welcome a coaching opportunity down the road.

Earlier, though, Gorr used his calm demeanor to help drive the Catty baseball team.