I bring all 5 tools to the field. I’m an all around hitter that can also hit for power and run, field, and top 91 from the outfield. My highest exit velo off the bat is 103. My 60 yard dash time is 6.6 seconds. Home to first base time is 4.4.

I played shortstop all 4 years of high school, and played short and third base at my first college before moving to the outfield later in my career. So I’m very familiar with playing different positions in the field.

I am a teammate that leads by example with the energy and grit that I play with. I like to be loose and supportive but also compete to win every time I step on the field. I’m a team guy that will do whatever to help his team win. No matter how good or bad I am playing my energy will stay consistent by the way I carry myself and support my teammates. I will always work hard whether in the cage, weight room, or extra defensive work. I’m obsessed with getting better.

Career highlights

• NCAA All American in 2021 and 2022.
• First team All Region in 2021 and 2022.
• First Team all Conference in 2022.
• 2022 final statistics: 401. Average/39 RBI’s/6 Home runs.
• NCAA team of the week in March 2021.
• Conference Hitter of the Week 3 times in 2021 and twice in 2022.
• Collegiate Team Captain, 2021 and 2022.
• Ranked #9 player in the nation in RBI’s in 2021 with 51.
• Triple Crown Winner in College Conference 2021 with .373 Batting Average/51 RBI’s /9 Home runs.
• California Winter League (Independent) Championship winner In 2023.
• Finished batting .342 with 1 Home run, 1 Triple, 2 Doubles, and 13 total hits in 38 at bats.
• Japan Winter League 2023 Finished batting .311 with 6 Doubles, and 19 total hits in 61 at bats.

Overseas Goals

I would like to take my career overseas because I see a lot of opportunity to continue to develop myself as a player and use it as a stepping stone to help me get to the next level. I want to play against great talent so I can get a start to building my resume to continue to get to higher levels of the game.

I have competed recently, but when I’m not competing I work as a personal trainer so staying in shape is very important to me. I even have a fitness page on Instagram, @Mastermind_Athletics. I am always fine tuning my swing in the cages and keeping my arm strong by long tossing at least twice a week.

Articles/Recognitions

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