Jake Carson

I would like to be able to say that baseball has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, but that is not how my story began or my passion for baseball developed. I grew up playing flag football and basketball but always loved watching baseball. I have always been drawn to the challenge of the game, but I have only been playing the game for the last four years. The first time I swung a bat was in March 2021. A true love for the game quickly grew and I immediately wanted to put everything I had into becoming a competitive baseball player.

Baseball is a sport where every pitch, every swing, and every play matters. You cannot hide on the field, you have to show up mentally and physically every single time. Baseball has taught me how to handle failure- because in baseball, failing is part of the process. Learning how to stay positive, bounce back and keep fighting has shaped me into who I am today, as a player and a person. Much like in life, and in this game, failure is inevitable, but how you respond to it makes all the difference in the world.

For me, baseball isn’t just something I play- it’s something I truly love.

One of the things I am most proud of is my work ethic. I know that talent can only take you so far, but it’s the hard work and consistency that separates the good players from the great ones. The past two years have shown me that the extra work I consistently put in, the little things add up to make a big difference. Constant effort, preparation and dedication is what moves the needle.

For the past four years baseball has been the center of my life and what I am most passionate about. Working out and training aren’t just part of playing baseball for me- they have become something I enjoy doing on their own. I like the process of setting goals in the gym, pushing myself to hit new levels and seeing how that work translates into other areas of my life, on and off the field.

Another important part of my life is my friends, and the people I surround myself with. My close group of friends are like family to me. Having that circle keeps me grounded and reminds me to enjoy the moments outside of baseball too.

Another one of my favorite things to do outside of training and baseball is snowboarding. Being on the mountain gives me a different kind of challenge and excitement. There is nothing like shredding on a mountain and being outdoors.