Lefty Stick, Starboard Cannon, All-Around Infielder, Respected Coach & Leader looking to Indulge in All Aspects of Global Baseball Culture!
Name: Henry Lovekamp
Height: 186 cmcm
Weight: 83 kgkg
DOB: January 11, 1998
Date Available: June 3, 2023
Will Pay FlightBats: L
Throws: R
Positions: Coach, Youth Coach, Utl, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS
Positions (alt): OF, C, SP, RP, RF, CF, LF
College: Lane Community College
Personal
Henry has played second base, shortstop, and third base at the college level, so he lends versatility to a club. He hits with a high on-base percentage, and has quality pop from the left side. He has a high baseball IQ, a level head, and very good speed, having run the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds.
He is an aggressive player, one not afraid to get his uniform dirty – “a dedicated worker excited to continue the growth/grind.” Henry describes himself as a “leader and passionate, supportive team player.”
He was planning to play at the University of Colorado – Pueblo (USA) in 2020, but the season was canceled because of Covid-19. Since then, he has been training and coaching at Lane Community College in Eugene, OR.
A genuine fan and student of the game, with a ‘swing like Jason Werth’. He is a lively leader on the diamond; vehemently vacuums the dirt and grass, and promoting an ‘everybody plays everywhere’ future for baseball. Henry loves to lead by example, challenge himself, and promote passion for those around.
Character traits
- passionate
- supportive team player
- leader
- self-motivated
- dedicated
- holistic health practitioner
**Lovekamp recognized for “leadership, citizenship, caring, responsibility, respect, honesty, fairness and for stellar academics” (article)
Skillset
- all-around infielder
- 4.5 40
- gap-to-gap left-hand hitter
- high baseball IQ
Career Highlights
- Playing experience at NWAC junior college and NCAA Division II levels
- In the 2019 season with the Lane CC Titans, hit .282 with .403 on-base percentage and .419 slugging percentage
- 11 of 35 hits were for extra bases
- In his freshman season he successfully placed 13 bunt base hits
- Played an errorless (2B/SS) 60-game summer in the 18u Seattle Elite League
Coaching
Henry would welcome the chance to assist the coaching staff of a club. He has coaching experience already, having been an independent instructor, an instructor at a baseball training facility, and a player/coach while in high school. Currently, he is the assistant coach for the Lane Community College Titans.
Overseas goals
Henry says he would be elated to have an opportunity to play and/or coach overseas and be able to “explore baseball culture outside the U.S.” He would like to integrate into a community/culture while playing, sharing knowledge, and helping expand interest in the game globally. He would also like to leverage an overseas experience as a way of getting into professional ball in the U.S., while also gaining important life experience.
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020-Present | Assistant Coach | Lane Community College | NWAC | Infield Coach, Hitting Coach, 1st Base Coach, Yoga Instructor, Speed and Agility Trainer |
2015-16 | Player/Coach | Chimacum High School | High school | Knowledge, skill building, stretching, etc |
2018-22 | Instructor | Coaches Athletic | 8-16yrs | Hitting lessons, infield/pitching camps, V-Flex Training |
2017-Present | Independent Hitting/Infield Coach | Self | 10-17yrs | Works with between 2 to 5 clients at any given time |
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018/19 | Lane | 40 | 124 | 20 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 28 | 6 | 2 | .282 | .403 | .419 |