Dallas Brown '27 Recruiting Profile

I am Dallas Brown, and I just finished my Sophomore year at Burkburnett High School. I am 5' 11" tall and weigh 175 pounds. This is my second season of high school baseball. I played with the Junior Varsity squad the past two seasons, and I occasionally played varsity this past season. I am a right-handed pitcher. I also play third base and first base. Those are my primary positions, but at some point I've played every position other than catcher. I will play whatever position my coaches need me to play. I bat right and throw right.

Baseball has played an important role in my life. While I have participated in other youth sports like football and basketball, I've always been drawn to baseball for as far back as I can remember. One of my favorite toys as a toddler was a birthday gift I received from my grandfather - a Little Tikes T-Ball set. I would play with it in my backyard for hours. As I got older, my mother would toss the ball to me to hit. She noticed I had a talent for hitting the ball and shared that with my father. Soon, he was signing me up to play T-Ball. By the time I was 8 years old, I had decided that baseball would be the sport I focused on. 

While baseball is my passion, I do make space in my life for other things. I started taking Taekwondo lessons when I was 7. I am a Brown Belt and I'm only two belts away from a Black Belt. I also play basketball. I just finished my second season of high school basketball. For the past two seasons I played power forward and center on the Junior Varsity squad. I decided that this past season would be my last of basketball. I will be focusing on baseball full time moving forward.

I also enjoy music. I started learning to play drums when I was 5 years old. I was a percussionist with my middle school band, but I decided to leave band to focus on sports. Video gaming is also something I enjoy. I like playing games on my own or with friends. I find that it helps me unwind. I recently took up fishing and it has quickly become my favorite hobby.

I have always done well academically. I maintained an "A" average throughout elementary and middle school. I was selected to be a National Junior Honor Society member in 7th and 8th grade. I was selected to either the A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, or the Principal's A Honor Roll during every reporting period throughout my middle school years. I was selected to the A/B Honor Roll in my freshman year. I currently take advanced classes in math and English. I plan to pursue a Degree in Astronomy or Engineering when I attend college. 

During my time as a baseball player, I have always been more of an informal leader. I always try to lead by example. I work hard, pay attention to my coaches, and don't take plays off. I'm coachable and I play with a competitive fire. I want to be successful both personally and as part of a team, but I don't put my success ahead of the team. When I step on the field I am focused on doing my part to help the team be successful. Many people tell me I'm a good baseball player, but I always try to be humble and look for opportunities to get better. 

I am working hard this offseason. This summer I am focused on weight training and will be working with private instructors Victor Silverio Jr. and Anthony Fisher at Falls Baseball Academy in Wichita Falls, TX to improve my pitching, hitting, and fielding skills. I will be playing for the KC Stealth 16U showcase team this Summer coached by Kelly Cross. We will be participating in several Tournament Showcase events in Texas and Oklahoma this summer.

I have been fortunate to have great coaches, instructors, and baseball mentors. I am also fortunate to have parents who support me. They are at every practice and every game, they take me to baseball camps and showcases, and sign me up for private lessons. Those lessons and camps have helped me improve as a player. One camp that I enjoyed attending when I was younger was a camp conducted by former MLB catcher Camron Rupp. That camp helped me as a player because he helped with my mindset and approach to tee work. In the past I have also worked with former Texas Tech pitcher Ethan Coombes to improve my pitching. He helped me understand the importance of mechanics. Every one of my coaches and instructors have helped me grow as a player and I am grateful for that.

When I was 8 years old I told my parents that I wanted to play Major League Baseball. Since then, I have made that my goal. And when I set my mind to accomplishing a goal I am determind to achieve it. I take my school work seriously and pride myself on my grades. In addition to camps and private instruction, I work on improving my baseball skills outside of team practices by doing tee work and fielding drills at home. I also have a small ball pitching machine set up in my garage that I use for vision and reaction training. I know that I am talented, but I also know talent alone isn't enough. 

I look forward to the opportunity to show that I'm the kind of player that is the right fit for your program. I believe I have the talent, work ethic, and mindset that coaches look for in a baseball player.