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with many others. When he is not busy with baseball and maintaining a 4.0 average in the classroom, he can’t get enough of hunting and fishing, an influence brought about by his dad’s affection for such outdoor activities. This enabled them to spend time together when he was growing up.

His major—atmospheric science—is worthy of cursory review. He is very curious about the weather and enjoys watching the news. However, he has no affinity for “being on camera.” The reason? “Just too shy.”

An avid reader, he aspires to travel to experience opportunity. Like to fly fish out West. To see classic sporting events such as the Super Bowl and the World Series— but always remaining anchored near Sanford Stadium, Foley Field, and other Bulldog venues, which have brought him so much fulfillment.

In the meantime, he would like to continue to contribute to the success of the baseball Bulldogs. He has dreams of Omaha and beyond. His life is off to a great start and he can’t wait for the next opportunity.

This is a young man who doesn’t expect signature highlights every game. He would be just as happy with a sacrifice bunt to move a teammate into scoring position as he would to be the batter who singles a runner home from second for the winning run.

Since grade school, he has always taken his glove to Foley Field and has a small collection of foul balls he caught over the years. The centerpiece of that collection now has a jewel that will endure as “The Catch.”