Michael Chang '24 Recruiting Profile

Billy Beane said it best: "How can you not be romantic about baseball?" I fell in love with baseball at a very young age and it has been the one consistency in my life. From working my way up the age groups in little league to playing for the little league all-star team to competing in travel ball, to now, playing high school baseball in Korea, my baseball experience until now is hard to describe in a single sentence.

Playing baseball in Korea brought, and still brings, many challenges to my everyday life. In a baseball culture, where athletics are heavily prioritized over academics, which is shown in the challenging practice schedule of 6:30 - 10:30 pm, I had to learn to adjust and manage my time. As someone dedicated to my performance both in the classroom and on the field, this was no easy task. However, I know that my work ethic and dedication have prepared me to succeed in athletics and academics at the next level.