Personal Statement
“Baseball has been part of my life ever since I was a little kid. Throughout my time growing up in the game, three of my biggest influences have been God, my family, and my coaches. Without these three things in my life I would not be where I am today. Baseball has taught me lessons not only relevant to the game, but also to my life. The game has taught me to never give up on what I set out to do and to continually strive to be better in everything I do.
Throughout high school, learning how to be a student athlete has continually taught me not only how to succeed in the game of baseball, but also how to succeed in the classroom. I am looking for a program that will challenge me both academically and athletically. Not only do I take to heart what I do in the classroom and on the baseball diamond, I also take to heart who I am as a person. The past two summers I have spent a month in Malawi, Africa doing missions work for an orphanage. These experiences have shaped me into who I am today as a person. Throughout my career in baseball I have always had the passion and drive to take my game to the next level. I want your program to be that next step in my career that challenges me to be a stronger person on and off the baseball diamond.”
