Devin Tobin '19 Recruiting Profile

I have dreamed to play at the collegiate level for as long as I remember. I hope to major in business management and marketing. Once I graduate, I desire to connect my major with a job related to baseball. Through baseball I have learned to work well with others, to put things that maybe aren't going my way behind me, and to move forward to perform to the best of my ability. Additionally, baseball has taught me to give people a chance that maybe no one else would have and to do the right thing even though it may cost me something in return. 

When I was a freshman I was throwing a 6 inning no-hitter in the last game of my baseball season and we were up 3-0. A kid who I hadn’t seen in the batter’s box all game came up to the plate and I noticed that he had some special needs (later finding out that he had Down’s Syndrome). Overhearing from the dugout that he hadn't gotten a hit all season, I decided to throw a slow meat pitch right down the middle that he drove into shallow left field. It was not only the first hit of the game but the first hit of his season. At that moment, I thought it was more important for him to have that positive experience than for me to throw a perfect game. I share this story with you because I strongly feel that the lessons of baseball and life go hand in hand. I desire to be a part of a team that values community, sportsmanship and a strong bond with each other that I can contribute to.

Thank you for your consideration.