Ronak Crossley '23 Recruiting Profile
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I am a big fan of college baseball and I want to continue to play baseball beyond high school. I also want to pursue becoming a dentist or a doctor. I know I have what it takes to do these because I am a dedicated hard worker. I demonstrate this both in the classroom and the baseball field. Academically, I stay focused on my studies to maintain my unweighted 4.0 GPA and steadily increase my weighted 4.195 GPA semester to semester as I take additional Advanced Placement classes; I also take challenging college-level classes in high school. On the field, I work very hard with my team to get better with every swing of the bat and every ground ball I take. Additionally, I hit 200-250 balls daily at home off the tee or pitching machine to constantly perfect my swing.
I am a very coachable player with a high-level baseball IQ. I use my knowledge to lead my team by example and encourage my teammates to make themselves better. My baseball knowledge helps me to prepare for every defensive situation, pitch by pitch. Every swing of the bat, I am coaching myself on what I did right or wrong so as to make an immediate correction. I have had several coaches and private instructors provide the same basic info over the last several years: "It is better that you know what you are doing right or wrong, so you can coach yourself to make the adjustment to correct it...High school players make adjustments game to game. College players make adjustments inning to inning. The pros make adjustments pitch to pitch."
I was once told by a private hitting instructor that your baseball career is like a pyramid. It is widest and easiest to play at the bottom when you start out in t-ball and work up through the young youth leagues. As you get into the 12-14U leagues the pyramid gets a little narrower as the difficulty to play increases especially if you play in the more competitive club leagues. It gets even more narrow once you start high school and year by year it gets even more difficult to play. I know I have the dedication, persistence and perseverance that it takes for the next level of play.
Some facts about myself are I enjoy spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends, being active and traveling.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #4
- 2020 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #4
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2022 Portland Baseball Club (Fall Baseball)
- 2021 NW DIAMOND SPORTS (Fall Baseball)
- 2020 NW DIAMOND SPORTS (Fall Baseball)
- 2019 NW DIAMOND SPORTS (14U Spring-Summer)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Andrew Reichenbach
Events
- Camp/Event
- Pacific University Baseball Elite Infield Prospects
- 12/17/22 to 12/17/22
- Infield skills camp put on by Pacific University Baseball Coaches.
- Camp/Event
- 2022 OIT Baseball Prospect / Instructional Camp
- 11/11/22 to 11/12/22
- The camp will be designed to give players an opportunity to be evaluated by Oregon Tech’s coaching staff and to receive position specific instruction from Oregon Tech’s experienced staff. Both hitting and pitching athletes will perform with the use of the new Rapsodo 3.0. Not limited to, the pitching data collected will include spin evaluation, pitch trajectory, release point, velocity, and strike zone performance. The hitters will receive data that includes exit velocity, launch angle, contact point evaluation, distance, and spin. Hitters will also have an opportunity to receive their connection, plane efficiency, and bat quickness through the use of Blast Motion. Oregon Tech’s strong instructional base, also includes instruction that utilizes the use of Core Velocity Belts and water bags to improve the sequence/dynamic balance of the delivery and swing. Position specific training will also be included: infield, catching, and outfield progressions will be taught. Camp can be adjusted for pitchers that are shut down from throwing bullpens during this time and can be adjusted to a one day camp for football players. Campers will get an inside look of exactly how we instruct Oregon Tech Baseball Players. Although skill development is crucial, mental performance and strength & conditioning are often times the separator. Campers will get a lesson on baseball specific strength & conditioning and will receive a mental performance lesson from a certified mental performance coach.
- Camp/Event
- Northwest Nazarene University: NNU High School Prospect Camp
- 11/05/22 to 11/06/22
- 2 Day high school prospect camp 11/5-11/6 for high school classes 2023-2026. Come play in front of our 2 time reigning GNAC champions coaching staff. This is a great opportunity to learn the game from our coaches, and also be seen and evaluated. Several of our current players were identified at one of our prospect camps. Schedule for Saturday (11/5) is 11-5, Sunday (11/6) 1-4. Campus tour will be included, as well as offensive and defensive evaluation, bp scrimmage, and live game.
- Camp/Event
- National Evaluation and Tryout for Baseball Factory
- 9/11/22 to 9/11/22
- Metrics testing by Baseball Factory coaches.
- Camp/Event
- PBC Fall Showcase Program
- 9/10/22 to 10/08/22
- Fall Showcase Games every Saturday morning at local colleges. Includes pre-game batting and fielding practice and 9 inning game. Local college coaches and MLB scouts have been invited to attend.
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory National World Series at IMG Academy - Session 2 (HS)
- 7/21/22 to 7/25/22
- 5 days of 8+ hours-a-day of Hitting, Fielding, Fundamentals and Scrimmaging. Taught by 8 coaches that were former college and pro players and former or current college coaches. Baseball Factory Scouting Report 07/21/2022: "Ronak is a 2B/3B prospect in the 2023 class. Solid runner (7.02) In the field, he has athletic movements and works well behind the baseball. Has soft hands and his transfers are clean. Gets the ball in the air with quick arm action and accurate feeds with life. Can slow his body down at times based upon the runner. At the plate, he stays connected and uses his lower half well. His timing is under control and his swing path is on-plane. Creates solid contact from a high hand position. Overall, there is a lot to like about Ronak's game and scouts feel he can make a fine addition to a college roster"
- Camp/Event
- National Evaluation and Tryout for Baseball Factory
- 5/01/22 to 5/01/22
- Metrics testing done by 5 Baseball Factory coaches.
- Camp/Event
- Private Hitting Lessons
- 12/18/21 to 4/01/22
- Took around 15 private hitting lessons from a former college baseball player and a current private hitting coach.
- Camp/Event
- NW Diamond Sports Hitting League
- 10/01/19 to 11/19/20
- Hitting League was a batting cage hitting competition that lasted over about 6 weekends; had approximately 600-800 swings. Took around 8-10 private hitting lessons.
Training
- Hitting and fielding.
- 7 years
- I have taken private hitting and fielding lessons over the years as well as trained on my own. Hit training has included hitting off the tee, soft toss, front toss, pitching machine and live pitcher. Fielding has included drills for footwork, glove presentation, receiving, transferring, throwing and situational defense.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Chemistry 2020/2021; College level Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Sciences 2021/2022; Pre-Calculus 2022/2023Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP US History 2020/2021; AP Statistics 2021/2022; AP Language & Composition, AP Literature, AP US Government & Politics 2022/2023Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsCollege Board National Rural and Small-Town Recognition Program: "2022-2023 Scholar Awarded to Ronak Crossley For Excellence in Academic Achievement" 4.0 Honor Roll 6th-8th grades. 4.0/4.195 Honor Roll 9th-11th grades. Perfect & near perfect school attendance awards in elementary and middle school and near perfect attendance in high school. Presidential Award for academic excellence when graduated elementary school.
- ActivitiesLifting weights, hunting, fishing, playing board games and spending time with family, going to watch pro baseball games, hanging out with friends, traveling, volunteering at youth baseball camps, "Job Shadowing" with Medical Doctors.
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