- May 2013
Personal Statement
I am a 17 year old Senior. My birthday is Oct. 10, 1996.
I played this summer at the Stanford All Star Camp, and the Bay Area World Series, as well as many World Scout League Events.
My Summer Team is Greg Jefferies All Stars, from Pleasanton, California.
This past Easter I threw a no-hitter for Dublin High vs. Nevada at the "Elite 8" Tournament in Northern California.
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I have been playing organized baseball since 2004. At the 2013 St. Francis Elite 8 tournament I pitched a no-hitter. I have played for top Northern California Travel ball teams, Danville Hoots, NorCal Grizzlies, Lamorinda, and Baseball USA Nationals. This summer I will play at the Stanford University All Star Camp. I will also be at the 2013 Premier USA Firecracker with the 17U Gregg Jefferies All-Stars. I have played and pitched in the USA Baseball National Tournaments as both 13U and 14U. I have played and pitched in the Xtreme World Series in San Diego in 2012, and the Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat, Colorado in 2011. I have had 4 years of professional pitching coaching. I also play for Kevin Maas, former New York Yankee first baseman. I will graduate in 2014 and wish to play D1 College baseball. I am an SS/3B and Pitcher. I can also play all OF Positions. I have a very powerful arm, and hit for excellent power. My maritial arts training has left me strong both physically and mentally. I have strong SAT and GPA.
I have studied Tae Kwon Do for 10 years and have held a Black Belt since age 10. I played for the SSK Black (ASTROS) 18 U Team in the Goodwill Series in Sydney Australia this Christmas, 2012 as a 16 year old. I will be returning in 2013.
