24. It is the number of my favorite baseball player, Ken Griffey Jr. It has been the number I have worn since the first day I started playing baseball at age 7; my lucky number throughout the triumphs and challenges I have faced in my life so far and represents so much more than just a number. Every time I put my jersey on, I am reminded how much I truly love the game of baseball. But it didn't start out like that.
I started my sports career playing lacrosse and had no interest in playing baseball. My parents encouraged me to branch out and try other sports and I eventually played flag football and the following spring I played baseball. It wasn’t playing in the field or even hitting that did it for me. The first time I struck out a batter, I knew. Being on the mound was where I found myself. From there, my confidence not only grew as a baseball player but in other aspects of my life. I am a shy person and putting myself out there and building relationships are tough, but baseball and pitching allowed me to build bonds with my teammates and eventually create friendships that I still have today.
When thinking about baseball and how it has impacted my life, I want to continue to play baseball if I can and not only improve for myself but be a mentor to others who also love the game. My future goals include attending a college or University where I can play competitive baseball and focus on a career where baseball and sports will still be a big part of my life.
Statistic | 2021 Rip City USA |
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Avg. | .597 |
GP/GS | 26 |
AB | 67 |
R | 39 |
H | 40 |
2B | 8 |
3B | 3 |
HR | 7 |
RBI | 32 |
Types of Pitches | 4 |
ERA | .684 |
W-L (Pitching Record) | 8-1 |
Games Started | 9 |
Complete Games | 9 |
Innings Pitched | 52.2 |
Hits | 11 |
Runs Allowed | 12 |
Earned Runs | 6 |
Batter's BB | 33 |
Batter's SO | 136 |
Batter's HBP | 1 |
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