Casey Turturici '20 Recruiting Profile

It was my freshman year in high school when I realized how much baseball meant to me. I played catcher or first every inning of every game and occasionally pitched. At the end of that season, I was awarded both The Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. I continued to push harder knowing everyone was improving.

I left De La Salle High School in March of my sophomore year and transferred to Heritage High School. NCS rules wouldn’t allow me to play baseball that season because I had played the first scrimmage at De La Salle. My new coach and team included me as much as NCS would allow, but this time-off left me itching to be out on the field again. I used this time to perfect my strengths, improve my game and bond with my new teammates.

Outside of practice, my dad and I would play catch and hit in and out of a cage trying to reduce small mistakes and add details to my game that would help me improve. We would talk constantly about the fine details of the game knowing this is what makes or breaks a real ball player. As the season ended and summer ball began, I felt everything come back even more naturally than before. I love to hit the ball!

I believe that a winning team is full of players who can bond on and off the field and don’t let anyone hang their head. This is exactly what I have experienced playing with my new team. We all play for each other.

I get along well with people, I am a good teammate, I am comfortable speaking up when necessary and stay positive in a way that influences my teammates. I believe that college baseball would be a great next step with my desire to constantly improve my game. I am looking for a school with engaging academic support and an active community.