Gehrig Chambless '18 Recruiting Profile

I began playing baseball on a team when I was six years old and have always dreamed of playing college baseball. My parents named me after Lou Gehrig. The name stemmed from the man, however, not only the ball player. I was taught from an early age who he was and that meant learning about his humility, honor, diligence, and perseverance. These are some of the character traits that made up the man and character traits I strive to attain as well. 

I believe that success as an athlete begins with the type of person you are, and success on the field depends largely on how you carry yourself, both on and off the field. With this in mind, I purpose to remain humble and respectful, in light of the fact that I did not create myself and thus cannot take credit for any of my talents. I continually remind myself of this, and am thankful for the opportunity to play baseball, an opportunity many people never get. Seeing baseball as a privilege, not a right, has helped me appreciate the gifts God gave me, as well as the coaching and assistance offered by those who have helped me pursue my goals. This appreciation fuels me to always give maximum effort so that I fully respect and honor the opportunities that I have been given. I also try to be a leader on and off the field. I have been a team captain for three years in baseball and three years in football, and have learned a lot about what it takes to be a leader through watching my coaches and other leaders on our teams.

I appreciate the time you have taken to read my personal statement. If you feel that I am a good fit for your program, I can assure you that I will give my best to help the team succeed. I look forward to hearing from you!