- June 2020
Personal Statement
I’m only 17, but I’ve heard there will be moments that will define me for a lifetime. Having played baseball since I was five years old, one such moment occurred when I was 12 and was struck by a line drive in the temple during warm-ups before a championship little league game. After a week in ICU but a full recovery three months later, I am definite that moment solidified my desire to make baseball a long-term part of my life. Although my main aspiration is to achieve a bachelor’s degree in my field of study, it is combined with a strong ambition to take years of playing baseball at various levels such as select and high school to playing at the collegiate level and if possible, beyond.
On and off the field, I am first and foremost a person of honor and integrity. Coaches and teammates can depend on me to always lead by example, put the team first, have a good attitude, work hard, be coachable, never complain, adapt when needed, stay loyal, and keep a sense of humor. Playing on a showcase team in summer and fall, baseball is a year-round sport for me. As health, fitness and training is too. I take pride in working out regularly, eating right, and getting plenty of sleep. I am fortunate to be able to work constantly to improve by taking hitting and fielding lessons weekly and attend training camps on a regular basis.
Away from baseball, I stay on top of my grades. I maintain an “A” average and am a member of National Honor Society, have been preparing for entrance exams, and am excited at the opportunities that may be afforded for me to attend quality schools that have great baseball programs. Faith and family are the cornerstone of my support system. No matter where this path takes me, I know and am thankful that their encouragement and belief in me will always be there.
Five years ago, instead of walking away from baseball, I persevered and I’m committed more now than ever. Committed to my education. Committed to the game.
