Samuel Dannehl '15 Recruiting Profile

  My name is Sam Dannehl and I am a 2015 senior catcher attending Ralston High School in Omaha, Nebraska. My whole philosophy when it comes to baseball is TEAM! It's been pounded in to my head ever since I was little that you play for the letters on the front of your jersey and not the letters on your back.  Every time I take the field, I run through my responsibilities, calls, pitches, and etc. to ensure I do everything I can to help my pitcher and to make him and the team look good. When I come up to bat, It's about what the team needs at that moment and how I can make it happen.  If I need to sacrifice my at-bat for the team I wouldn't think twice, I'd just do it.  In turn, my focus off the field is the same.  I put the time in so I can be the best teammate possible.  Whether that is on the hitting tee, catching bullpens, or whatever my coach has decided I need to focus on. I will do my best to be a positive role model and teammate.

  I also believe that it's the same in the classroom. Focus is on my education, my future, and my teams future. I will do my best to perform as a student and as an athlete so we can succeed together. Finally, I love the game of baseball and want to continue to play at the collegiate level.

  I appreciate your time and efforts looking at my profile!