Personal Statement
My goal is to play competitive baseball at a college with strong academics where I can make a defining impact both on and off the field. I am a player who leads by example with a strong respect for the mental aspect of the game - being competitive and calm under pressure, staying focused and relaxed, encouraging my teammates while understanding the importance of individual contribution, and living in the moment while not forgetting that baseball is a process. I am not the guy who is typically leading cheers in the dugout, but I do lead by staying focused on every play, by staying focused while being coached, and by staying focused on my own development as opposed to how I might stack up to other players. Academically, I challenge myself by taking the most difficult classes and achieving good grades while maintaining time to play baseball, volunteer in my community, shoot my bow and occasionally go hunting with my dogs. Over the next two years, I want to help my high school team win two more state championships, and receive an opportunity to play college baseball at a top notch school.
