Grinnell College BaseballClass of 2021

Grinnell, Iowa

Grinnell College is proud to announce the class of 2021. This groupincludes 15 new student-athletes with interest in playing baseball. Coach Hollibaugh on the class of 2021: “This is a talented class. We added depth where needed a bolstered our pitching staff with some dynamic arms. With hard work, this class will be outstanding while having a chance to compete for a championship every season!” 28players return (22 letter winners) from the Midwest Conference 2017 Southern Division Champions.

Grinnell College BaseballClass of 2021 Accolades by the Numbers

Honors TotalsCaptains 6

All-Star Game 3

All-State 3

All-District 2

Team MVP 2

Academic All-State 1

Academic All-Conference 1

Conference/League Champion 1

Defensive MVP 1

All-Hawaii 1

All-County 1

All-League 1

All-Conference 1

Attended Headfirst Camp 7

Attended Grinnell College Camp 4

Attended Stanford Camp 4

Attended Harvard Camp 3

Attended the Arizona Fall Classic 2

Attended Dartmouth Camp 2

Attended Chicogoland Academic Showcase 1

NAME: SETH BARTUSEKHigh School: Jones College PrepHigh School Coach: Ryan PriceCity: Chicago State: IllinoisHt: 6’ 1” Wt: 175 Bat: Left Throw: RightPositions: Pitcher

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Seth was a member of the honor roll all four years and was involved in the Comedy Club, Drama Club, Sports Fitness Education Club and Ski Club. He participated in 5 plays over the course of 3 years and was also the editor-in-chief of our school newspaper during his senior year. Bartusek also did volunteer work as a mentor/demonstrator for DNA sports and worked as a packer/unboxer for Lakeview food pantry. Seth enjoys reading, watching movies, playing ultimate Frisbee, playing pond hockey, improv and listening to music. Seth has been to 22 countries and 40 states.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Bartusek was a 2 year captain and two year varsity member of Jones College Prep baseball team. He also played on the club teams of Welles Park Bees and RBI Baseball Santos Superstars.

SETH BARTUSEK INTERESTS Favorite Food Chicago Dog

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Chicago Cubs

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Chicago Cubs

Favorite College Team (and sport) Michigan Wolverines Football

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Wade Davis, Jake Odorizzi, Brandon Saad, Ryan Hartmann

Favorite All-Time Movie 1 The Big Lebowski, 2 Star Wars, 3 Bull Durham

Favorite TV Show How I Met Your Mother/New Girl/Blue Mountain State

Favorite Music Artist Whitney

Favorite Song Flavor - Twin Peaks

Do you have a pet(s) Yes, A Cat

NAME: JARED BOOTHHigh School: Mount VernonHigh School Coach: Jeremy ElliotCity: Mount Vernon State: IowaHT: 6’ 0” WT: 186 Bat: Right Throw: RightPosition: Shortstop/Second Base

JARED BOOTH INTERESTSFavorite Food hamburger

Favorite Pro Baseball Team St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite College Team (and sport) Iowa Hawkeyes football

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Albert Pujols

Favorite All-Time Movie The Dark Knight

Favorite TV Show The Office

Pet Dog

Car – Make & Model 2011 Ford Fusion

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Jared was a member of the National Honors Society, United States Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award and Academic All-State in both Baseball & Football. Booth volunteered at the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. He enjoys Video Games and Ping Pong.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Booth, who was a four year starter for his high school team, was 1st Team All-Conference as well as 1st Team All-District his senior year. He was 2nd Team All-Conference and District his junior season. Jared attended the Iowa Junior Showcase as well as the Never Say Can’t Baseball Showcase. Booth also was a standout for his high school football team.

NAME: RYAN CHANGHigh School: Palo Alto High School Coach: Pete FukuharaCity: Palo Alto State: CaliforniaHt: 5’ 11” Wt: 195 Bat: Right Throw: RightPosition: Pitcher

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Ryan was recognized as the Rachel Austin Award winner as well as won the English Award and Social Studies Award. Chang played Football, baseball and was the Multimedia Editor for Viking Sports Magazine (gold medalist nominee for Columbia Scholastic Press Association). He also was a Volunteer assistant coach for local Babe Ruth League as well as helped with private baseball coach for little leaguers. Chang enjoys Fishing, Golf, Basketball, Football, video games and Fantasy Sports. He has traveled to Taiwan (parents home country), Japan and China

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Chang was first team all-league and SCVAL (Santa Clara Valley Athletic League) Co-Pitcher of the Year his senior season. Palo Alto was the SCVAL Champion all four years during his career. He was a JV Silver Slugger and Cy Young award winner. He was on the varsity for four years and a two year starter. Ryan attended Stanford Rising Stars Camp, Stanford All Star Camp, Headfirst Honor Roll Camp Sacramento and the Top 96 Malibu. He also played on Team Kado, All Out Acorns, California Club Baseball, SF Eagles and the Palo Alto Panthers.

RYAN CHANG INTERESTSFavorite Food Sushi

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Giants

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Warriors

Favorite College Team (and sport) UCLA basketball and football and Grinnell baseball

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Kevin Durant and Lonzo Ball

Favorite All-Time Movie The Sandlot

Favorite TV Show How I Met Your Mother

Favorite Music Artist Donald Glover/ Childish Gambino

Favorite Song Love Yourz - J Cole

Car – Make & Model 2003 Toyota Camry

NAME: RILEY GUIEBHigh School: PunahouHigh School Coach: Keenan SueCity: Honolulu State: HawaiiHt: 5’ 8” Wt: 145 Bat: Right Throw: RightPositions: Pitcher/Shortstop/Second Base

Academic Background: Guieb was a National Honor Society member. He was actively involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Outdoor Education Counselor with the middle, elementary school students camps, Summer School teaching aide for 6th/7th grade orientation and The League. He also volunteered for teachers for Sunday school at his Church. Riley enjoys hiking, bodysurfing and playing the ukulele.

Baseball Background: Riley was a captain his senior year and was a three year starter. Guieb was named All Conference 2nd team, All Hawaii 2nd team, Honolulu Star-Advertiser Honorable Mention, was the Senior Athletic Award of Honor winner and Senior Scholar Athlete Award winner for Baseball. He attended the Arizona Fall Showcase (Team Hawaii). He also played on Hawaii Baseball Group (HBG) and Team Hawaii.

RILEY GUIEB INTERESTSFavorite Food Laulau with poi

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Los Angeles Dodgers

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Dodgers

Favorite College Team (and sport) UCLA Baseball

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Max Holloway, Clayton Kershaw

Favorite All-Time Movie The Sandlot

Favorite TV Show How I Met Your Mother

Favorite Music Artist Jack Johnson and Kolohe Kai

Favorite Song Better Together (Jack Johnson)

Pet Dog - Lilo

Car – Make & Model 2002 Toyota Tacoma

NAME: COOPER KINGHigh School: Mount RainierHigh School Coach: Bob OdegardCity: Des Moines State: WashingtonHt: 5’ 11” Wt: 180 Bat: Left Throw: LeftPosition: Outfield/First Base

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: King was the Mount Rainier High School Scholar Athlete of the Year his senior year. He was also the Highline Public School District Runner-Up Scholar Athlete of the Year. He was a 4-year Mount Rainier High School Honor Roll Member and received his International Baccalaureate Diploma. He was honored by the Spanish Honor Society and the Environmental Club. Cooper Volunteered at youth summer baseball and basketball camps. He enjoys playing the guitar and piano.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Cooper was selected as a starting outfielder to the 2017 NPSL 4A All-Star Game. As a two year starter and team captain, King was also selected to the 2017 NPSL 4A All League Team. He attended the University of Puget Sound Baseball Showcase and played on the DMNP Cannons, RIPS Brewers, Washington Senators and the Mount Rainier Bighorns. King was also a Football JV captain and a Basketball JV captain. Cooper was a varsity letterman in football, basketball and baseball

COOPER KING INTERESTSFavorite Food Pizza

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Seattle Mariners

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Seattle Mariners

Favorite College Team (and sport) University of Washington Huskies Football

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Felix Hernandez

Favorite All-Time Movie Back to the Future

Favorite TV Show The Simpsons

Favorite Music Artist The Beatles

Favorite Song Band on the Run

Car – Make & Model 1991 Honda Civic

AVERY LEWIS INTERESTSFavorite Food Spaghetti

Favorite Pro Baseball Team St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite College Team (and sport) University of Indiana Basketball

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Joe Mauer, Derek Jeter, Stan Musial

Favorite All-Time Movie Good Will Hunting

Favorite TV Show The Office

Favorite Music Artist J. Cole

Favorite Song HUMBLE.

Pet A Rhodesian Ridgeback

Car – Make & Model Mazda 3

Name: AVERY LEWISHigh School: Beloit Memorial High School Coach: Ryan Schmitz City: Beloit State: WisconsinHt: 5’11’’ Wt: 165 Bat: L Throw: LPosition: Outfield

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Lewis was a member of the National Honors Society, finished in the Top 5% of class and received Math, English, French, History, Physical Education Department Awards. He was the NHS treasurer, involved in the Environmental Club Member, a reporter for BMHS newspaper as well as a reporter for School District of Beloit Blog. Avery volunteered at Our Lady of Assumption church and enjoys reading and traveling. Avery has traveled to Mexico and Canada. He also lived in Florence, Italy for a short time.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Avery was a three year varsity member, captain his senior year and won the Purple Knights Award (given to player who best represents BMHS baseball program) his senior year. Lewis attended the Grinnell College Baseball camp and the Kenosha Baseball Showcase. He played on the Beloit Legion Baseball, and the Rockford Big Dogs Travel Team. He was also captain of the volleyball- junior year.

NAME: NATHAN LUCity: Pleasanton State: CaliforniaHT: 5’ 10” WT: 155 Bat: Right Throw: RightPosition: Pitcher

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Lu was on the Honor Roll in every year of high school. He was also involved in CSF, Wounded Warriors and SAAC during high school. He also volunteered at the Foothill High School fundraisers, Foothill High School field work and the Open Heart Kitchen. Nathan enjoys coaching, hanging out with friends, video games, working out, playing basketball, spending time with family and my dog, and watching sports. Lu has traveled to Taiwan, Mexico, Canada and Japan.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Lu was a Freshman Baseball Scholar Athlete, JV Baseball Scholar Athlete and Varsity Letter and Scholar Athlete. Nathan attend the Headfirst Honor Roll camps, Stanford All Star camp, Dartmouth Camp and Perfect Game California events. He also played on the NorCal Grizzlies, California Prospects, Headfirst Bercovich and the California Bees (collegiate summer league).

NATE LU INTERESTSFavorite Food In n Out Burgers

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Giants

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Giants

Favorite College Team (and sport) none

Favorite Pro Athlete Madison Bumgarner

Favorite All-Time Movie Austin Powers

Favorite TV Show Spongebob Squarepants

Favorite Music Artist Brett Young

Favorite Song In case you didn't know

Pet Dog- Ollie

Car – Make & Model BMW 320i 2014 manual

NAME: DANIEL LUBELFELDHigh School: Adlai E. StevensonHigh School Coach: Patrick BlockCity: Buffalo Grove State: IllinoisHT: 6’ 0” WT: 185 Bat: Right Throw: RightPosition: Pitcher

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Daniel graduated with Highest Honors and was a National Honor Society member. He was also a Freshman Mentor Program as well as also the President of Students Helping Soldiers. He volunteered for Buddy Baseball and enjoys sports, video games and working out. Daniel has also traveled to Mexico. Something you might not know about Daniel is he was the Cupcake boss in his gourmet foods class and he is the team guy that will always have the seeds.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Lubelfeld was a two time Academic All-Conference performer, attended the Head First camp in Long Island as well as the Chicagoland Classic showcase. He also played on the Illinois Slammers, Illinois Indians, Northern Knights, Lakeside Legends, CC Baseball during his high school career.

DANNY LUBELFELD INTERESTSFavorite Food Macaroni and Cheese

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Chicago White Sox

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Chicago White Sox, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls and Utah Jazz

Favorite College Team (and sport) Indiana Hoosiers

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Archie Goodwin, Jimmy Butler

Favorite All-Time Movie Benchwarmers, Longest Yard

Favorite TV Show How I Met Your Mother/ The League

Favorite Music Artist Country Music/ Eminem

Favorite Song Papercut- Linkin Park

Car – Make & Model 2009 White Chrysler Town and Country (Minivan)

NAME: QUINTON MCNITTHigh School: Buchholz High School Coach: Ron BrooksCity: Gainesville State: FloridaHt: 5’ 10” Wt: 195 Bat: Left Throw: RightPositions: Third Base/Second Base

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Quinton was in the top 10% of Class and received honors in English Literature Subject Award and the Environmental Science Subject Award. He was involved in National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and DECA. He also did volunteer Work with the March of Dimes and political campaigns. McNitt enjoys hanging out with friends and family as well as being on the water. What you might not know about Quinton is that he has two sisters. Kaylee is sixteen and Allanne is thirteen.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: McNitt was a four year varsity starter. His High School team was 7A District Runner-Up, 7A Regional Quarterfinals, 7A District Winner & State Regional Semi-Finalists. Quinton won the Team Award his senior year and the Coaches’ Award his junior season. Hew was also a two x Defensive MVP. He was also honored as a two x Second Team All Area Big School: as well as being named All Area Big School Honorable Mention twice. McNitt attended the Headfirst Honor Roll Showcase-Long Island camp, Dartmouth Camp, Stanford All Stars Camp, Columbia Camp, University of Pennsylvania Camp, Harvard Camp and the University of Florida Camp. He played on the Florida Hardballers and Gatorball Baseball Academy.

QUINTON MCNITT INTERESTSFavorite Food Steak

Favorite Pro Baseball Team San Diego Padres

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) San Diego Padres

Favorite College Team (and sport) Stanford Football

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Hunter Renfroe

Favorite All-Time Movie Remember the Titans

Favorite TV Show The Office

Favorite Music Artist Zac Brown Band

Favorite Song Chicken Fried

Pets Yes-Three Dogs

NAME: RYAN MOELLERHigh School: Saint FrancisHigh School Coach: Mike SmithCity: Mountain View State: CaliforniaHt: 6’ 2” Wt: 195 Bat: Left Throw: LeftPosition: Pitcher

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Ryan was on the High Honor Roll for 7 semesters and graduating with Honors while being a member of the National Honor Society. He was active in Bric Brothers and CSF. Moeller also volunteered by working with the Elderly, helped with developmentally disabled children and assisted with underprivileged youth. He enjoys tutoring, working out, playing video Games (Madden, NBA 2K, MLB the Show), playing ping pong and fishing. He has traveled to Mexico and Canada

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Moeller was a four year scholar athlete while playing for the varsity for two season as a starting pitcher. He attended Stanford All-Star Baseball Camp, Headfirst Honor Roll Showcase, Grinnell Prospect Camp, San Jose State Prospect Camp, Holy Cross Prospect Camp, William & Mary Prospect Camp, UCSD Prospect Camp, Wheaton Prospect Camp, Harvard Prospect Camp, Cal Poly Prospect Camp, Bay Area World Series and the Arizona Fall Classic. He also played for Trosky Baseball, Zoots Baseball, Mission City Baseball, Connecticut Wolfpack and the California Bees.

RYAN MOELLER INTERESTSFavorite Food BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger

Favorite Pro Baseball Team San Francisco Giants

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) San Francisco Giants

Favorite College Team (and sport) Stanford Cardinal Baseball

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Greg Maddux, Marcus Stroman & Madison Bumgarner

Favorite All-Time Movie Step Brothers

Favorite TV Show Brooklyn 99

Favorite Music Artist Sam Hunt

Favorite Song Take Your Time

Pet 2 dogs (Jack and George), 1 cat (Teddy)

Car – Make & Model 2002 Ford Mustang GT

NAME: EZRA PINEHigh School: Walt WhitmanHigh School Coach: Joe Cassidy City: Bethesda State: MarylandHt: 6’ 2” Wt: 200 Bat: Right Throw: RightPositions: Pitcher

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Pine received the National AP Scholar Award as well as the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. He was also involved the Sports editor/writer for the newspaper, involved in Ultimate Frisbee Club, and recreational basketball/flag football. Ezra volunteered for Fundraiser for Children’s National Medical Center as well as the USY Youth Group. He enjoys working out, watching sports, playing sports with friends and Reading/Writing. What you might not know about Ezra Pine is that he is a huge fantasy sports guy, especially fantasy baseball. Ezra has traveled to England, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Ezra was a Scholar Athlete Award in grades 10-12 and a three year varsity letter winner. He attended the Head First Honor Roll camp in Long Island as well as attended the Grinnell College and Kenyon College baseball camps. He played on B-CC Patriots and the Whitman Vikings.

EZRA PINE INTERESTSFavorite Food Doughnuts

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Chicago Cubs

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Chicago Bulls

Favorite College Team (and sport) University of Illinois

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Jimmy Butler

Favorite All-Time Movie Semi-Pro

Favorite TV Show The Office

Favorite Music Artist Florida Georgia Line

Favorite Song I Want You Back (Jackson 5)

Pet Dog-Australian Shepherd

Car – Make & Model 2007 Outback Subaru

NAME: THOMPSON RICKHigh School: AlamogordoHigh School: Michael CrabtreeCity: Alamogordo State: New MexicoHt: 6’ 4” Wt: 250 Bat: Left Throw: RightPositions: Pitcher, First Base

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Thompson was a National Honor Society member and a Golden Tiger. He was involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also volunteered as a church usher, little league umpire and helped with various camps. Rick enjoys fishing, hunting and cooking.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Rick was a 3 year starter on his high school team where he garnered First Team All District and First Team All State while be selected to the North/South All-Star Game. He attend the Headfirst Honor Roll Camp, Stanford Camp and NTIS Local/Regional/National tryouts. He also played on the Albuquerque Baseball Academy and the New Mexico School of Baseball.

THOMPSON RICK INTERESTSFavorite Food Mashed Potatoes

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Detroit Tigers

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Detroit Tigers

Favorite College Team (and sport) FSU Football

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Nolan Ryan

Favorite All-Time Movie For the Love of the Game

Favorite TV Show Bordertown

Favorite Music Artist Justin Moore

Favorite Song Save a Horse-Big & Rich

Pet 1 Dog

Car – Make & Model Ford F-150

NAME: ALEXANDER “ZEKE” TAYLORHigh School: Cambridge Rindge and LatinHigh School Coach: Michael CaronCity: Cambridge State: MassachusettsHt: 5’ 11” Wt: 160 Bat: Right Throw: RightPosition: Outfielder/Infielder

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Taylor was a First Honors, Freshman year Quarters 1-4, First Honors, Sophomore year Quarters 1-4, First Honors, Junior year Quarters 1-4, Second Honors, Senior year Quarters 1-3 and First Honors, Senior year Quarter 4. He participated in the First Robotics Competition Team 97 (Freshman-Senior year, co-captain senior year). Taylor has helped coach a little league team in the North Cambridge Little Baseball League and participated in the Charles River Cleanup Project. He enjoys playing the bass guitar, hiking and fly fishing. Zeke also recently adopted and begun rebuilding part of his grandfather’s Lionel electric train set. He has been to Hong Kong, England, France, Germany, Switzerland and Canada. What you might not know about Zeke loves to play the bass guitar and is in a rock band with some good friends for the last several years. They put a few songs on Spotify and iTunes, check out Angry Toddlers on either one.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Zeke was a 3 year varsity starter and was co-captain of his freshman team. He attended the Top 96 Academic New England – 2015, Babb Baseball Camp (at Johns Hopkins University) – 2015, Top 96 Academic New England – 2016. Headfirst Honor Roll Long Island, Session 3 – 2016 and Headfirst Honor Roll Long Island, Session 4 – 2016.

ZEKE TAYLOR INTERESTSFavorite Food Smoked Beef Brisket

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Boston Red Sox

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) Boston Red Sox

Favorite College Team (and sport) Texas Longhorns Football

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Mookie Betts

Favorite All-Time Movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Favorite TV Show I don’t watch much TV, but NOVA on PBS is pretty cool

Favorite Music Artist Rush

Favorite Song Save a Horse by Big and Rich

Pet A cat

BROCK WEIRATHER INTERESTSFavorite Food Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Favorite Pro Baseball Team St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) baseball - St. Louis Cardinals/// football - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Favorite College Team (and sport) Florida Gators baseball and football

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Adam Wainwright - RHP for St. Louis

Favorite All-Time Movie Forest Gump

Favorite TV Show Avatar the Last Airbender

Favorite Music Artist Taylor Swift

Favorite Song I will survive - Gloria Gaynor

Pet(s) My dad is a vet - 13 dogs/8 cats/2 horses/ 1 cow/ multiple birds, rabbits, ducks, and 1 African Tortoise

Car – Make & Model 2015 Chevy Camaro

Name BROCK WEIRATHERHigh School Name: All Saints AcademyHigh School Coach: Blake Gill City: Winter Haven State: FloridaHt: 6’1 Wt: 180 Bat: R Throw: R Position: Pitcher

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Weirather was won the Yale book award, AP scholar with honors, President of national French honor society, National honor society member, National English Honor society member, Silver garland nominee - nominated for outstanding service, “Big dog” award - given to high school senior that embodies “the all saints way” voted by other students, Class president sophomore year, Senior Justice on Honor Council 11th-12th grade, Co- Founder of Teens for Troops - club that wrote letter to local veterans, we partnered with our local American legion. Weirather was involved in Special Olympics Volunteer and Annual Batter's box of Lakeland baseball camp - taught young kids the fundamentals of baseball . Brock loves playing baseball and football as well as reading Harry Potter. He has also traveled to Mexico, Canada and France.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: During Brock’s baseball career, he was a five year varsity starter, two time captain, First team All-County, played in the County All-Star game twice. He was also pitcher of year four times for his high school team as well as team MVP. In football he received All county honorable mention football and was the team’s Unsung Hero 12th grade football while being captain his senior year. He attended Grinnell College camp, Harvard camp, the University of Florida, Florida State and Florida Gulf Coast University baseball camps. He also played on the Lakeland Legends in the summer.

NAME: JUSTIN WILLIAMSHigh School: Lyons TownshipHigh School Coach: Kevin DieteCity: Western Springs State: IllinoisHT: 6’ 3” WT: 200 Bat: Right Throw: RightPosition: Catcher

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: In high school, Williams was an 8/8 High Honor Roll student, in the National Honors Society, National Math Honors Society as well as National Spanish Honors Society. Justin was Class Board, Co-Treasurer, involved in Peer Leadership and the Interact Club. He also Volunteered at the Misericordia Heart of Mercy Campus, Youth Baseball Coaching and was a Tutor. Justin enjoys hanging out with friends, working out/baseball, coaching my eight and nine year old brothers, watching sports and playing basketball. He has traveled to Mexico as well.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND: Williams was his Sophomore Year Team MVP and won the Stevenson Character Award his senior year. His High School team finished 25-5, 10th in State and was West Suburban Conference Champions. Justin was recognized as a Chicagoland Showcase Invite and was All-Conference his senior year. Williams attend the following camps: Prep Baseball Report Illinois Events, Illinois State Prospect Camp, Bradley Baseball Prospect Camp, Academic ID Camp Los Angeles, *Showball Honor Roll Camp, Villanova Prospect Camp, NYU Baseball Camp, Holy Cross Prospect Camp and the Grinnell Prospect Camp. For travel ball, Williams played on the West Suburban Wildcats, Midwest Havoc and the Pirates Baseball. Justin was a two year varsity starter at Catcher and was captain on his high school baseball team his senior season.

JUSTIN WILLIAMS INTERESTSFavorite Food Honey BBQ Wings

Favorite Pro Baseball Team Chicago White Sox/San Francisco Giants

Favorite Pro Team (any sport) White Sox

Favorite College Team (and sport) University of Wisconsin Basketball

Favorite Pro Athlete(s) Buster Posey/Eric Hosmer

Favorite All-Time Movie Whiplash

Favorite TV Show Silicon Valley/The League

Favorite Music Artist J. Cole/Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favorite Song Love Yourz- J. Cole

Pet Dog named Biggie (Notorious B.I.G.