Panayiotis (Taki) Chronopoulos '25 Recruiting Profile

Ever since I was little I’ve been told I am a leader. The issue is just being a natural leader isn’t enough.  Being the kind of leader I admire doesn’t just entail being the strongest athlete on the field, it requires much more. It calls for a certain type of character. I’ve found that the best way to lead is in a way that is contagious, motivating, and builds trust. This leader leads by example, supports their peers, and lift up those around them in all aspects of life. This is the kind of leader I’ve become.

Being a role model is important both on and off the field. I strive to demonstrate academic excellence and enhance my learning by constantly asking questions. I’m no stranger to hard work, as I've been utilizing office hours whenever I’m able to, spending time studying, and contributing to group assignments. This is reflected in my grades and standardized test scores. Just like in school, at baseball I continually ask for feedback from the coaching staff,  I show up half an hour early before practice to get extra individual work in, and still find myself going to the cages afterward.

I work to include and motivate others.  For example, my team often goes out for meals after games, and once I invited our coaches to join us.  After being surprised by the offer, they accepted. Now it’s assumed the coaches join in on team activities, and the relationship between the coaches and players has shifted to be more comfortable and collaborative. 

To become the best player I can be, I've balanced my education, athletics, and extracurricular activities to maintain strong character and sportsmanship, while demonstrating through my actions to lead by example and lift others up.  Through this, everyone wins.