Yes, it is noticed. These are all legitimate interests. Reading prepares you for excellence in high school and college. Student who read are better writers, too. Read books that you enjoy and those that challenge your reading ability.
Classics are fine.
But if you love baseball, read baseball literature. Be sure to ask your English teachers for good books to read during the summer. No matter how busy you are, find ten minutes a day for reading. We feel that it's important to plan for college early. Waiting until 11th grade is too late.