- 2021 Spotlight
Personal Statement
Keaton Kenworthy
Updated 11/2022
A lot has changed since my first post here. I am currently entering my sophomore year at Coast Alabama Community College East in Brewton, AL (Warhawks) as a starter at my first base position. Had a great fall season batting .380 with multiple HRs and 2Bs and double digit RBIs.
After a last minute head coaching change this fall (2022) our school did not have a fall sophomore showcase so I'm hoping to get some 4 year Division schools to check out my play this spring as I have every intention to continue my college education and keep my baseball career going. I'm maintaining an A-B grade point average so that I can meet academic standards at any Division school.
I look forward to seeing coaches this spring and making an impact at CACC and at a 4 year school in the fall of 2023.
Keaton
As long as I can remember I have played baseball. When I grew out of “dad” ball and into high school level play I probably asked too many questions but I wanted to be a varsity starter my freshman year and I succeeded and have maintained my varsity starting position ever since. From my first HS year to now I’ve worked on elevating my game by not hesitating to be put in any situation on the field. There is always more to learn and I’m still going to ask questions so be ready.
I'm a primary first baseman but play the other corner as my secondary. The plate is my office. I take pride in being a consistent, hard hitting run producer whether it's by going yard, driving runners in or scoring after being pitch-smart and drawing a walk.
Baseball has helped me become a better time manager as throughout the COVID pandemic I have juggled the isolation of online school, baseball games and conditioning, working an intensive job outside of school and sports and maintaining a responsible social life. The game has taught me how to be dedicated to being successful and achieving my goals, while at the same time not overlooking things like grades or family in the process. I want to continue to find ways to be a leader on the field AND off the field and to best represent my community at school and where I live.
I’m continuing to get all A’s and B's and I'm working to keep my GPA as high as possible. (fall 2020) Currently I'm maintaining a 3.46 unweighted/3.86 weighted. I like school and I understand that at the next level being a STUDENT-athlete means being a great student who represents their school, sport and their town in the best way possible.
I have a love for numbers and investments and plan to spend my time in college learning more about that. I want to always be around other players and compete in a high level baseball program with other athletes who have the same goals on the field and in the classroom. I particularly enjoy trying to help someone else learn the game and love to learn from the best players and coaches as to how I can make my game better.
I hope to spend my last year of high school with other dedicated teammates who believe the same things and continue on to college baseball.
Life has taught me that there are people that I can rely on in good times and when tough things happen. People like my parents, good friends, teammates, coaches, God and my faith. I want to combine ALL of these things that I’ve talked about and use my gifts of being outgoing and social and not afraid to talk, intelligently, to anyone.
I also am focused on winning and being a part of a successful baseball program and a respected university or college. I want you to know that whichever school wants me to be a part of their team I will remain focused and drive towards being the most positive representative and reflection of that school's image.
