- 2023 Spotlight
Personal Statement
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
