Jerris Thornton '21 Recruiting Profile

When I think about my future college career, I have two goals:

1.  To major in Business.  I don't know yet how I'll apply what I will learn, but I can't wait to better understand everything it takes to succeed in the business world.
2. To play the sport I love with skill and finesse, while developing life-long friendships.

I've spent most of my life preparing for and working toward both of these goals.  Although my commitment to my education is most important, I balance that with my commitment to the game.   I've built a reputation as a dedicated, reliable, coachable player who give his all.

And yet, while I give much of myself to baseball, it has also given a lot to me.  Baseball has:

• provided me with opportunities
• taught me how to deal with pressure, accept failure, celebrate success
• given me the tools needed to handle situations when life throws me a curve ball (no pun intended).

In short, baseball has made me, me.  Whether my role is to be a leader or a learner,  the game has helped me become an honorable 16-year old with a strong work ethic, a quick-witted personality, and a skill set that helps me succeed both on and off the field.  I'm ready to help a coach who's looking to complete his or her team, and I'm ready to be a positive representative of the school I attend.