Hunter Raum '17 Recruiting Profile

I think the words I would use to describe myself would be hard working, dedicated, passionate, and a person of integrity.  I currently carry a 4.0 GPA and take pride in working hard in school to achieve academic success.  I am a member of the National Honor Society.  In 2013, I was awarded the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.   Softball has taught me a great deal about life, leadership and hard work.  As a catcher, I must work hard beyond the normal.  Going that extra distance makes all the difference.   It is what separates a good player from a great player.  I want to be great.  My current pop time is 1.8 which is consistent and on target.  I have set goals to work towards decreasing that speed even more.  I am a lefty batter with a batting average of .441.  I love batting left-handed.  I started playing t-ball at the age of 5 as a right-handed batter and in 2012 decided I wanted to be more versatile.  I have had tremendous success with batting left handed.   Through softball I have found my true passion.  I believe in setting goals and building a step by step plan to achieve my larger goals. I am hard working, coachable, and accountable for my actions on and off the field.  My goal everyday is to continually improve my skills offensively and defensively and be the best that I can be on and off the field.