Brock Billingsley '24 Recruiting Profile

2022-23 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-American

I learned at an early age to tackle and overcome adversity.  At age 10, I developed complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS) in my left leg.  The constant pain was excruciating and I was unable to walk, move, or even touch my leg.  I faced the prospect of never being able to play sports or possibly even walk again.  Through months of agonizing daily physical therapy I was gradually able to reduce the pain, walk again, and eventually return to normal activities.  I am extremely blessed to have fully recovered. Through this experience I gained mental toughness, learned perseverance, built confidence to overcome obstacles, and mastered the ability to work through pain and discomfort.  All are important qualities that led me to become a catcher.

I have been described by others as a “gamer” who “plays above his tools” and “has a high baseball IQ.”  I believe my greatest strength is work ethic and I am highly motivated both academically and athletically.  I am working to get better at mentally dealing with failure and consistently maintaining a “next pitch” focus.  From a recent scouting evaluation…

Brock is a hard working and talented catching prospect that is a team player.  Behind the plate, Brock showed leadership skills and was a grinder.  His mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and has great knowledge of the game.

I would like to continue my education and playing career at a high quality academic institution with a competitive baseball program.  All I ask for is the opportunity to prove myself and earn your trust and respect as a player and person.  Let’s build something great together!