Dylan Williams '24 Recruiting Profile

2024 Dylan Williams, NY, SS, 100.5 student, 7.06 sixty, 83 pull down, 91 EV

Update 5/20  -  I earned my way to a spectacular sophomore season on the varsity. Not knowing if I would make the team, I started all 16 games in center field and worked my way to the leadoff spot in the lineup.      Plate Appearances-60,        ABS-50,          Avg .520         OBP .593         OPS 1.233              Singles-20,         Doubles-6,         Runs Scored 19,         SO-6,         BB-8.      I     was able to leg out several hits with my speed.    GPA - 100.5

I will get my metrics updated in June for speed, power, and arm. 

My parents have been the greatest influence in my life so far. I truly believe that nothing is impossible. It was never a choice for me to work hard in academics or athletics. It was always expected by my parents.  Now I demand it from myself. Once I learned that mindset, I realized there is no going back.

I started playing baseball when I was four years old. I was naturally good at throwing, hitting, and catching, so baseball  became a love of mine. Baseball is humbling. The best sport on earth teaches you success and failure. It teaches you never to quit. I always want to be better than I am, so I try to outwork everyone else. I am also motivated by players around me that are talented. I feel that with more work and practice, I can be better, and eventually be the best. 

My academic goals are a 4.0 in all classes. Some subjects come more naturally than others, but when the subject matter gets difficult, I increase my effort to surpass what is needed. The difficulty of the subject or skill will never supersede my willingness to put in the effort needed to succeed.  

I overcome obstacles by never offering an excuse, and by never stopping.  If a situation is slanted against me or unfair, I double down to show my talent and usefulness. Being challenged fuels me to become better and to work harder.

A unique quality about me that I have heard from coaches, parents, and teammates is that I am steady, centered, or composed in just about all situations. I remain focused without getting too high or low, keeping the outcome always in focus. This focus just sharpens with a two strike count, or while standing on the foul line with opposing fans screaming for a miss. 

I became a sophomore starter in varsity basketball and baseball while my coaches said that it would require hard work and there were players ahead of me.  I won most improved player, having a big impact on the success of the team. 

Dylan Williams