Jacob Vernikoff '20 Recruiting Profile

My collegiate goals include obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice/Psychology at an academically rigorous college while competitively playing the sport I am most passionate about-baseball. I also aspire to help make the world a better place by living all areas of my life with strong morals and solid character. I am a good candidate as I play the game with passion. I am a leader on and off the field. I strive to keep myself and my teammates playing  the game as passionately as possible regardless of the score, the weather, or any outstanding circumstances. I believe in the mindset of being a team player over a "me" player and encourage my teammates to think the same. I'm different from other players due to how I was raised “to persevere” and the obstacles I've overcome in life. I treat everyone with the utmost respect, whether teammate or opponent. In return, I earn respect through my consistent performance and self-confidence. I am also an athletic first baseman as I have the ability to put the baseball in the gap, while also being able to hustle out an infield single.  Athletics are a very important part of my life. It has helped me learn to live a life of discipline, loyalty, self-respect, confidence, leadership, faith and brotherhood. Academics are very mportant to me. I strive to keep a solid GPA, took advanced level AP classes and earned a spot on the honor roll. It would be an honor to continue to play baseball in my college years while pursuing my academic goals.