Raemon Meents '17 Recruiting Profile
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December 2014Personal Statement
My earliest memory of playing softball was when I was the age of five. I have loved the feeling of the ball hitting the bat ever since I can remember. As I kept playing, I became aware I wanted to play softball at the highest level possible. I dream of playing softball in college. Putting on my uniform and being part of a team is my greatest thrill and my deepest passion.
I am a leader and try to help my teammates on and off the field, whether it means leading extra fielding drills or just being the best teammate and friend I can be. My promise to my coaches and teammates is to always be the hardest working player on the field. My passion is to consistently learn and become a better player. I can guarantee I will never give less that 100% effort both on and off the field and will always have a positive attitude. It's a promise you can hold me accountable to. I will never let you down.
Academics and education are important to me and I put in just as much hard work and dedication into my schoolwork as I do at softball. I maintain a high GPA and my hopes are to find a school that not only pushes me in athletics but also in the classroom so I can pursue a career as a pediatrician. I aspire to be a role model to everybody on and off the field and will do al I can to improve each day.
Playing softball with my teammates and coaches is the best feeling in the world. Nothing makes me happier than being able to get up everyday, knowing that I get to play softball another day. I am so thankful for that. There is no place I would rather be than my home, the field.
It's a great day to play some softball.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #4
- 2014 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #4
Individual Awards
- Spent majority of the season called up to varsity who won regionals.
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2015 BRW Blast '99 (16u)
- Captain of my team.
- 2014 BRW Blast (15u)
- Captain 2011-Present. I have been with my coach for 6 years. He brought me with him from my last travel team to my current one. I have been with the BRW Blast for 4 years.
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Bruce Gifford
- High School Head Coach
- Amy Bugner
- High School Head Coach
- Eric Landschoot
Events
- Camp/Event
- Colorado Sparkler
- 6/27/16 to 7/03/16
- Camp/Event
- ASA Nationals
- 7/25/15 to 8/02/15
- Camp/Event
- PGF Midwest Regional Championship
- 7/22/15 to 7/26/15
- Camp/Event
- PGF LIDS Grand Park College Showcase
- 7/16/15 to 7/19/15
- Camp/Event
- ASA Metros
- 7/10/15 to 7/12/15
- Camp/Event
- Cornell Softball Big Red Camp
- 7/05/15 to 7/08/15
- Camp/Event
- ASA Qualifier
- 7/03/15 to 7/04/15
- Camp/Event
- ASA Qualifier
- 7/03/15 to 7/04/15
- Camp/Event
- PGF National Qualifier
- 6/26/15 to 6/28/15
- Camp/Event
- Northern Illinois Lightning Summer Classic ASA Qualifier
- 6/19/15 to 6/21/15
- Camp/Event
- PGF Queen of Diamonds Showcase
- 6/11/15 to 6/14/15
- Camp/Event
- John Conway Softball Camp University of Detroit Mercy
- Camp/Event
- Zips softball camp
- Camp/Event
- Catcher Camp
- Camp/Event
- University of Illinois
- Blast Team is entered in this event
- Camp/Event
- Exposure Camp II
- Camp/Event
- Exposure Camp 1
Training
- Get Fast
- 2 years
- I workout at Get Fast over the winter to keep me in shape for the upcoming season and have broken two Get Fast records since starting.
- Hitting Lessons
- 4 years
- I work with Jack Perconte for hitting lessons.
- Kristin Kalivas
- 1 year
- Hitting instructor
Additional Sports
- Volleyball
- 3 years
- Freshman Team
- I played volleyball freshman year.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2015 BRW Blast '99 | 2014 Junior Varsity | 2014 BRW Blast |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | .380 | .419 | .396 |
| AB | 71 | 74 | |
| R | 13 | 28 | 45 |
| H | 27 | 31 | |
| 2B | 6 | 5 | |
| 3B | 1 | 1 | |
| HR | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| RBI | 20 | 25 | 34 |
| Slug% | .620 | .595 | |
| BB | 6 | 8 | |
| OB% | .425 | .476 | |
| Sac | 2 | ||
| SB/Att. | 0/0 | ||
| Team Record | 7-23 | ||
| GP | 24 | ||
| SO | 8 | ||
| Put outs | 117 | ||
| Assists | 9 | ||
| Errors | 1 | ||
| Fld% | .992 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Biology freshman year. Honors Chemistry and French sophomore year. Honors Physics junior year.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP U.S. History sophomore year. AP Chemistry and Psychology junior year.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards4.0 and above Honor Roll freshman year. 4.0 and above Honor Roll sophomore year. Recently nominated for NHS. Currently working to complete service hours.
- ActivitiesI was nominated for and currently enrolled in the P.E. Peer Training program at my high school. I am also an editor in chief for the school yearbook, and was recommended for this position by my teachers. I aide for an English classroom. Participated in the Homecoming Olympics both freshman and sophomore years.
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