Seth Schroeder '18 Recruiting Profile

My ultimate goal is to one day get drafted into the MLB. I know that the statistics and probability of that are low. The odds may be stacked against me but that is my DREAM! I know that getting to that level is going to be a grind. It will take dedication and sacrifice beyond what the ordinary player is willing to do. I plan to overcome the immeasurable odds.

When I was ten years old our travel baseball team placed third in the Nations Baseball State Tournament in Ohio out of a lot of teams. That’s when I started to realize that baseball could hopefully take me far in life and I never looked back. I became passionate about baseball at a young age, everyday I would go out in the backyard and hit. My dad would throw to me as I tried to hit each pitch as far as I possibly could. Soon I needed to get a new bat as my old one became full of dents!

For twelve years of my life I wrestled. Those twelve years I played baseball in the spring/summer and wrestled in the fall/winter.  I decided that I wanted to focus on baseball. Now I can focus on growing, getting bigger, faster, and stronger while improving my baseball skills year round. I believe baseball will take me far in life with hard work and dedication and I am more than willing to put in the work!

Throughout my career in baseball, I have found out that failure is OK, especially in a game known for failure. You can go 4-10 and fail 6 times and still be considered one the best to play the game. That’s what I love about baseball. In addition, you don’t have to be big to play this game, it’s about being a baseball player, being strong, athletic, and having good baseball instincts. All of those characteristics in which I have.

I want to find a school that fits my needs as a student and as an athlete, preparing me for the future. You will find that I have the talent to compete to my best ability, the character to do the right things, a strong work-ethic, and the leadership skills necessary to make an immediate positive impact in your program.

I appreciate you taking the time to read my personal statement. Thank you!