Daniel Weber '12 Recruiting Profile

My name is Daniel Weber.  This fall I will be a senior at Ardsley High School in Ardsley, a suburb of  New York City.  I have played baseball since I have been 5 years old.  My passion for the game came from my family. We have a strong love of baseball going back to my great grandfather who was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan.  My parents taught me about the game and took me to Yankees’ and Mets’ games often.

Baseball is to me what music might be to a musician or painting might be to an artist.  I have the drive to work hard everyday and improve my skills as well as learn everything I can about the game to become a better player.  The game itself is what drives me to become as good as I can be. I know I can make an impact on any team I play for. My goal is to continue my growth as a player and play at the college level at a school that fits me academically as well as athletically.

I have been a starter on the Ardsley High School Baseball Team since my sophomore year.  My main position is middle infield, but I have also played 3^rd base.  This past season our team was league champions and made it to the 3^rd round of the regional playoffs.  My statistics this year were  (in 20 games):  .377 batting average, (7 doubles),15 RBI,  .400 on-base-percentage. My 60 yard dash speed is 7 seconds and my throwing speed to 1^st base is 79-81 mph. In one of my best games this season, I went 4 for 4 with 5 RBI in a win against one of our rivals. I was also named co-captain and have lettered in baseball all three years I’ve been on the team.  Another highlight this year was that I was named to the starting team for Rivertowns  All-Star Team (lower Westchester County)

This summer I played for the Westchester Stars, tournament team from Westchester County in the AAABC.  We played in tournaments throughout the East Coast, including Virginia and Rhode Island.  This gave me a chance to see different areas of the country.

I am looking to go to school mainly in the east coast. I enjoy warm weather and being near a city. And I would like to find a school where I can play baseball year-round. However, not to limit myself, I am also looking at schools in New England as well.  This summer gave me the opportunity to visit schools in Rhode Island.  I found the New England fills my need for a school near a city. I currently undecided as far as a major is concerned.

The academics at Ardsley High School have been rigorous and challenging for me.  I am discovering myself as a learner. I have found that learning through doing such as projects and participating in activities is the most meaningful way for me to understand and master a subject, new idea or new concept.  For example, in 10^th grade I did a research project for Global History that required us to research our topic and build a model. The topic was genocides, and we had to research information of specific incidents of genocide and build a memorial for those who died. I chose to build a fountain because it symbolized renewal and peace. When completed, my project was one of the best in the class.  I have been challenged when subjects are taught mostly through lecture with little interaction and conversation in class. As I have progressed in high school, I have become more diligent and am working harder to accomodate that style of teaching. I have learned to incorporate my strength through active participation by reviewing with classmates and utilizing strategies for note taking. I have found technololgy to be helpful and look forward to honing my skills through the use of this tool.

Again, my goal  is to continue my growth as a player and play at the college level at a school that fits me academically as well as athletically, and find a major that I will be happy with.