I have been very fortunate to have been able to play/watch baseball since I was very young. Baseball has taught me that there are many highs, but there are a lot of lows, not only in the sport but in life. Baseball has shown me that to succeed you will have to overcome challenges and setbacks. I have experienced one of those many challenges this year(Torn ACL) and I have realized that the work outside of the sport to better yourself mentally and physically is just as important as the training you put into the sport itself. Being named captain for both baseball and basketball has shown me that not only my coaches, but teammates, believe I am a leader and someone that they trust. I’m looking for a program that challenges me in both academics and athletics. Thank you for taking time to read my statement.