David Ballinger '22 Recruiting Profile

My main goal in attending college is to earn a great education to prepare me for a successful career.  Baseball has always been a part of my life, and being able to play in college has always been a dream of mine.  One of my main goals of playing at the collegiate level is to separate myself as an elite player and to have the opportunity to take full advantage of what college coaches can teach.  I believe I'm a good candidate for the team because I want to be there. Through good upbringing and modest achievements I've adopted a moto to do what ever it takes to be the best.  All recruits are going to tell you that they are going work hard and give their all, but what separates me in character is a strong faith in God and realizing how blessed that I am.  Not only will I work hard to help the team to reach our goals, I will work even harder to surpass them.  Athletically, I am built to be a catcher.  I believe I have the tools to excel in this position.  Furthermore, I love my job.  Academically, I have always strived to get good grades.  In my family the grades come first and nothing less is tolerated. No coach will ever have to worry about my grades because mom and dad keep and eye on that.