Fastball 84-87, Sinker 83-87, Slider 77-81, Changeup 72-75

I was a catcher until my second year of college. I played in the British League as a the starting catcher in five national championships. I also played on the U16-U23 British National team as a catcher and infielder, starting every game in European championships. My first year of college I played catcher and hit .400 but then made the transition to pitching. I am comfortable playing catcher and infield but pitching is my primary position.

Playing baseball on a college team has taught me how to be a great teammate, I became part of something bigger than myself and I know that a team needs cohesion. I have had a lot of teammates in my life and they would say that I am a guy that they want on the field with them. I encourage my teammates and give them the confidence they need to play well and succeed, when a guy is down I’m the first to pick them up and when a guy has makes a great play or hits a bomb I’m the first hype them up and tell them well done. When it is time for me to play I compete and lead by example, I like to play with quiet confidence (you won’t see me pounding my chest after I strike a guy out) but I play with passion and get excited with my teammates.

Reading the vibe of the game is something I am good at, whether we need to hype the guys up by shot-gunning a red bull or tell a joke to ease the tension I am there to do it. My experience has given me the good fortune of learning from some great players that played at high levels. I have knowledge about the game to share: I can read pitchers and hitters well and when I see a tendency to capitalize on I make sure the team knows about it, I have a lot of experience as a relief pitcher so I know how to manage routines to be ready to go into the game at any point and make sure my teammates can too. I have also trained a lot at Driveline baseball and know a lot about pitching mechanics and baseball specific training.

Career highlights

7 National Championships with the London Mets in the British National League
Played in two high level collegiate summer baseball leagues (Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League 2021, Futures Collegiate Baseball League 2022)
New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Championship 2022
MVP of 2021 British National League Finals
Player on the British National Team – U16 (2014), U18 (2015-2017), U23 (2018-2021), Senior (2021)
Most Pitching Appearances in 2021 Senior European Championships

Coaching

I am not looking for head coaching positions overseas, however I know part of the role of an import player is to coach youth teams. Having coached youth teams in the past I am excited for the challenge and I can bring energy and expertise to improve and inspire youth players. I know how to organize an efficient practice that is fun.

Overseas Goals

Baseball is my true passion and I want to continue to play after college because I have a lot left to give to the game. I believe this opportunity will allow me to continue playing the game that I love in new and exciting environments. These new experiences will help grow as a baseball player and as a person. I have also studied Italian and German while in college and I would like to use my these skills and learn new cultures while meeting new people through baseball.

Articles/Recognitions

Karl Lindholm: Local baseball, once again!