Tino Gagliardi '21 Recruiting Profile

I believe there are three things that make a good player;  character, hitting and fielding.  The characteristics I will bring to the team are; a positive attitude, hardworking, responsible, team player and leader.  An example of being a positive team player is my freshman year I was injured last preseason game (hip avulsion).  I still suited up everyday for games and practices.  I wasn’t asked or told to do it, however I showed up for my team because that’s who I am.  I was supposed to be captain of varsity, my Junior year, but we lost it due to Covid.  This year I will be captain of our varsity team.  

My second quality is hitting.  This is where I excel the most as a player.  I am a power hitter who can get on base and also hit the ball gap to gap.  I have always batted 3-5 on all my teams.  Many coaches have told me that I am the guy they want in a big situation.  I am very good under pressure.  My Sophomore year I led the team in XBH, RBI’s and OBP.  Junior year lost to Covid.  Senior year I will lead the team again. 

The final quality I will bring is fielding/versatility.  I am primarily a first baseman but I also play third base, and outfield.  I am athletic so I can move off the base and get a tag with quick hands as well as pick the ball.  I am the guy the coach always moves in for bunt defense.  He knows that I know what to do because I think two plays ahead and know the situation. Finally, I have a good instinct for the game and I am a student of the game.