Juan Martinez '22 Recruiting Profile

        I am a 6’ 4” 220 Lbs Catcher and First Baseman from Navarre Florida. I was selected as the starting catcher for the Navarre Florida High School Varsity team on my third year of High School. Varsity Season was a success with a .370 Batting Average, Slugging of .611, OBP of .568, OPS of 1.179 with 12 RBIs, 15 Base on Balls and 8 strikeouts (1 looking). On the defensive side, I threw out 8 runners (2^nd and 3^rd Base on 13 steal attempts), was lauded by the school’s head coach for outstanding blocking, framing and play calling.  

        I have 3.93 GPA and ACT Composite score of 23.  My school counselor has already started an academic plan with me and I will have completed my 16 core courses by the 7^th Semester to include English, Math and Science. Rest assure that my education accomplishments will not be an issue. I’m looking for an institution where I can find the right balance between academics and playing baseball. Academics is very important to me. My parents are both educators and have instilled in me the importance of getting a college education so I can fulfill my goals and aspirations in life. I would like to pursue a university with an outstanding academic reputation in the field of Fitness and Conditioning, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching or Sports Management. My aspirations are to become a Professional Baseball player however if that does not pan out, then I want to have a college degree where I can continue to work in sports especially the game that I love, BASEBALL. I know that with my abilities I can make an immediate impact on a team; give me a chance and I will not let you down, I am the first player to arrive at the park and the last one to leave. I do hitting and catchers drill every week either at my home or on the baseball field. I’m a very dedicated student and athlete!