Personal Statement
I learned a valuable lesson when I was diagnosed with a previously undetected learning disability nearly three quarters of the way through my freshman year of high school: Achieving success is so much easier with the help of a strong team, instead of struggling on my own. I am grateful for my parents and teachers -- my academic team -- who saw so much potential in me and provide the support I need to succeed in school. The same is true when I play baseball. We win together, lose together, and each player makes important contributions to our collective strength as a team. I work as hard in the classroom as I do on the field, and I take no shortcuts. Another lesson I learned from my academic experience which applies to my competitiveness on the field is that I can't look back and dwell on what could have or should have been; I can only control the here and now, so I do my best and improve.
I try to lead by example in everything I do as a reflection of the home, city, and school I represent. I am loyal, reliable, respectful, and focused. Some of the strongest relationships in my life were formed because of this sport I feel so passionately about. I take my role in baseball, specifically as a catcher, very seriously. I've accepted every opportunity to play, including for other teams at the request of coaches and club managers when they have been short eligible catchers. No matter which jersey I have on my back, I take instruction, gain the trust of the pitchers, and seamlessly fit in where I am needed.
I see college as an opportunity to keep learning and growing. In addition to being eager to establish new relationships and gain experiences that will guide me on a path to a career in which I will thrive, one of my priority goals is to be an asset behind the plate of any team I play for.
