Manager of the Fairfield Indians

I am pleased to provide a testimonial for Rupert Watson whom I regard as one of the best young men I have coached in my 44 years of coaching and managing young men in baseball. Rupert came to my collegiate team 4 years ago while attending a local Jr. college and requested to tryout for the summer collegiate Indians. From the time he joined us in 2012, I could see he had something special baseball talent wise and possessed the desire and drive to accomplish those goals and other life achievements. He won the Rookie of the year that year and the following 3 seasons he was one of the most highest achievers and well respected players and leaders on the team. He set a good example for the younger players coming to us from high school and college regarding how to play the game and what it means to make a commitment. He always played hard giving 100% on the field. He learned a lot those years by listening and taking advise from the coaches we had and those he had at Sonoma State University where he played his last 2 years of college ball and earned his bachelors degree. When he joined us I considered him a 3 tool player. Although he had decent speed, fielding was ok as was his hitting he needed to improve. However, in his last 2 years with us he seemed to develop into a good 5 tool player. He learned how to use his speed on the bases more effectively, defense improved significantly at the 2 positions, 2nd base and shortstop, his hitting was more consistent and he began hitting for power at times. He is always wanting to gain more knowledge of the game to improve himself. I am prove to have contributed to the accomplishments he has made thus far. Off the field he is a very goal oriented and focused person who has definite ideas as to what he wants to accomplish in his life personally and professionally. He possesses good leadership qualities, which would make him an asset to any organization he is involved with. He also is assertive in a positive, constructive manner and possesses good morals and values. Rupert has demonstrated that he is a very responsible person who takes his responsibilities very seriously. One thing that impressed me is that while attending college, working part time and playing baseball he was the primary caretaker for his elderly grandmother until her passing last year. I have observed him in several venues and noticed that he is compassionate, caring and always takes others feelings into consideration. In closing I would like to say that Rup, as we call him, would be an asset on the field for his team, his teammates and the community.