Steven Barnes '27 Recruiting Profile

     Playing baseball at the next level has always been a big dream of mine. I feel that getting started at the place that I'm at was the right decision, my academics are at an all-time high, I have always been a standout student in the classroom, naturally I am a straight A student, and would like to keep it that way. The work that is not fully put into the classroom is greatly portrayed on the baseball diamond. Effort plays a huge role in the way I play the game, effort and the aggression I play with, are the two biggest parts of my skill set. I feel that I would be a great fit in any program, because of the attitude I bring to the field. If I'm on the field or in the dugout, I feel as though everyone else should be just as engaged as I am. Being engaged in the game can give you teammates boosted confidence and the right mentality to play with. Playing at any college would be a dream come true, no matter the staff, the division, or even the location, just being able to play the game that I love for a living would be the dream lifestyle. When I go to workout or practice, my mentality is to be the first one there and the last to leave, getting as many quality reps as possible, and doing so in a game-like situation. It would be an honor to play at any college who even bats an eye my way.