Jalen Denetclaw '24 Recruiting Profile

When I play at a higher competition level I want to be seen as a player who has a lot of knowledge of the game, who is fearless, coachable, a player who can adapt to challenging situations. A player who is going to stand out above all other players on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.  I want to improve overall as an individual through baseball.  To contribute to my team, my school, and my coaches.  I have been told that I am coachable I have passion and drive for baseball and I have also been told that I am hardworking. I stay grounded and level-headed when it comes to the game. Constantly learning the sport is a must for me. I will wear a pitch and a bad hop for my team. I wake up at 4:00 am stretch for 30 min lift and exercise for about 1-2 hours, I practice baseball on a daily basis from 2-4 hours. I diet and am around 90-95% consistent on it. I have been told that I am well-mannered and respectful to all people I come across, I am always constantly learning baseball and life. I am even hardworking when I am helping other people on the field and off the field, I am a humble person and I respect other people. I really take my academics as a serious part of my baseball career, I try to be the smartest person in the classroom and if I am not as smart as other students I will try to surpass them, I also have good relationships with my teachers.