Erik Stidman '25 Recruiting Profile

I am entering my Senior year at Lakeside High School in Hot Springs, AR.  I am currently 6'2" and 175 LBS.  I hit and throw right handed.  My primary position is right-handed pitcher and my secondary position is first base, although I also play short stop and third. In my own words plain and simple, I am a ball player and I love the game of baseball.  Since the age of five I have played the game.  I respect the game and all the people I have played with.  I have had the opportunity to learn the game from many great coaches, and I know that without them I wouldn't be the player that I am today.  There is always more to learn.  When I am not playing baseball or not in school I enjoy working out and fishing. I also like to hunt and watch a good baseball game on ESPN.  School and baseball take up most of my time.  I lift four times a week with some fellow teammates from my high school team and/or training facility in the off season.  Over the winter months I do speed and agility training, while also taking it easy for at least one day a week, spending time with my family.  My parents are very positive people, and they have always supported me in baseball and life.  As far as my most important accomplishments I have played varsity baseball since I was a freshman in high school.  My freshman year I started for the Junior Varsity team at either pitcher or short stop.  At first it was hard playing with players 4 years older than me, but with in no time I was part of the team.  I think that experience will help me transition into college.  I'm a hard worker, and I try to be a better student, baseball player and person every day.  On the field I communicate clearly and loudly, but off of the field I would say I am a little quieter than most.  Coaches usually tell me that I am very coachable and always open to listening to advice.

NCAA ID#2209659044