- October 2017
Personal Statement
I am a 6’3” RHP and OF from Indianapolis, IN. My sports career has been well rounded. I have competed in football and basketball, earned my green belt in martials arts and practice boxing, however, baseball is what I love. My fascination with the game began after an evening with my Great Uncle, learning to throw a two-seam fastball. I was a 6-year-old on a mission and from that moment forward I have watched, I have studied, I have played baseball.
As a ball player, I have a competitive drive to succeed. I challenge myself to get better every day and learn how do it the right way. I am committed to putting in the work. As a teammate, I show up early, I come prepared, I am consistent in my effort, I have a good attitude and body language and I respect my team and coaches. I am willing to play any position as long as I can be on the field and make an impact.
My drive and inspiration comes from my mom. To achieve her goals, I have watched my mom seemingly climb uphill in flip flops without complaint. She’s instilled in me her relentless rise and grind mentality; an understanding that success requires sacrifice, unwavering belief is a necessity and disciplining your disappointment is crucial when you’re fighting to win. My mom first taught me the meaning of team. “Son, we are a team. You do your part and I’ll do mine,” she says. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that being on her team isn’t easy. I’ve learned that being part of a successful team requires effort and focus. It takes believing in the others when they don’t quite believe in themselves, holding yourself accountable when you don’t quite make the grade (figuratively and literally) and supporting each other through it all. I embody this mind-set on and off field.
I am open to looking at many different types of schools. It is my goal to attend a college where I can balance my time between my commitment to baseball and my media communications and broadcasting program. My stats don't tell my whole story so I am hopeful to gain an opportunity and look forward to becoming a college student athlete.
