Jack Buckalew '23 Recruiting Profile

I think of myself as a pretty common teenager. I enjoy school, socializing with my friends, spending time with my family, and in particular as my father would say I especially like anything involving a ball such as soccer, basketball, football, and baseball.

Baseball in particular though has become the center of my athletic activities. On a baseball field, and in particular on the mound, I feel at home and I really enjoy the battle within the game of baseball between the pitcher and hitter.  At the center of that battle is where I know in my heart and mind, I want to be at every opportunity all the while facing the best competition possible.  In my playing career I have generally been the starting pitcher late in tournaments and in playoff games, and will occasionally close out a few tight games. This certainly reflects my desire to want the ball when the game is on the line.

Beyond baseball I believe I want to help others enjoy in some way the thrill I experience getting to play a game. I umpire and referee, in particular for younger children, and I have helped with a baseball league that is for developmentally challenged individuals which leads me to the career path I would like to pursue in College of becoming a teacher and coach.