James Lord '25 Recruiting Profile

Hello! My name is James Lord and I'm 15, class of 2025 at Denver Christian High School, 6', 135 lbs and I LOVE baseball and truly want to play in college. I am a utility player for our 2022-23 State Championship baseball team. My primary position is Catcher (2.04 pop time), but I also Pitch (FB mid-70s, great control), as well as enjoy Outfield (arm velocity 75mph). I have also played infield (including 1st). I am truly an overall utility player.I have a 2.9 GPA and am working hard to improve my grades and prepare for college. I am open to attending a Junior College for 2 years and then transfer to a higher level school. Transferring from a public to a private high school after my freshman year has been difficult, but I feel I am getting a great education that will better prepare me for the future. I am planning on studying Exercise Science/Kinesiology in college and I would like to pursue a career as a Strength and Conditioning coach, possibly with special needs students--My high school language specialty is American Sign Language.

I am strong, physically and emotionally. Physically, I began lifting weights in the fall of 2022 and have gained significant muscle, as well as improved my numbers on the baseball field considerably from my November PBR to my February PBR (which I placed in the top 5 for both OF velocity and POP time). Emotionally, my mom has survived Breast Cancer and a Liver Transplant (all through COVID) and it was difficult to watch and deal with. Both my parents have taught me that family is important, but believing in something bigger than myself is just as important to get through the hard times and push you when you didn't think you can go any further. This has helped me a lot on the baseball field.

Overall, I am a very coachable player, willing and able to play anywhere on the field. I am a leader, and I am loyal and dedicated to my team and teammates. I think I would make a very valuable addition to any college and baseball program!