Zachary Baka '25 Recruiting Profile

For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of playing collegiate baseball. Nonetheless, I value getting a high-quality education. I was raised to value education and my faith; therefore, I have attended catholic school sonce kindergarten and I currently attend Montini Catholic HS in Lombard, IL. I chose to attend Montini Catholic because of its competitive athletic programs as well as challenging academics. The baseball program at Montini is part of a very challenging Chicago Catholic League conference and offers great exposure to some outstanding competition. Choosing to attend Montini requires me to drive 40 minutes to school each day. This is an example of my commitment to the sport I love.

My goal is to find a college that suits me both academically and athletically, particularly one that offers my preferred major of business/financial planning, while still allowing me to play the game I love at a competitive level. I am a hard worker and dedicate myself to be my best in all aspects of life, while still knowing how to learn from failure. I am highly coachable and work well with a team. Overall, I am a natural competitor and I feel I can make a positive impact on a team at the collegiate level.