Cristian Flecha Arce '17 Recruiting Profile

Hi my Name is Cristian,

I started playing baseball when I was five years old and little did I know that a passion for the sport was growing inside of me.  Seven years later at the age of twelve I realized that what I wanted continue doing was play the amazing sport of baseball.  Throughout the years I have learned about life, teamwork and self discipline playing baseball.  Many times life is like sports as it has victories and upsets; however, the important part is to bounce back and get back into the game with your chin up employing discipline and teamwork.  My short term and long term goals are to graduate from high school with honors and graduate from college and be successful in my field of studies while playing baseball.  I have had many obstacles throughout the years; the most impacting one was when I was twelve I fractured my right hand and wasn't able to play the sportI love for two years.  After my recovery I began playing baseball again and found myself with another injury.  This time an ancle fracture that took me out of commission for five months.  After that I battled tendonitis and doctors said that I couldn't play baseball anymore.  Hearing that I couldn't play baseball, my passion and the sport that I love, was traumatizing for me.  However, through physical therapy and my determination I was back on the pitchers mound a year later.  My most important personal qualities are that I am goal oriented and determined to make myself a better athlete and a better human being.  Also I am selfless and I strive to help others where I can.  Furthermore I have an optimistic attitude and patience that helps me overcome any obstacles that life may bring. 

Respectfully, 

Cristian