Macalester College Athletics

As a Scot
Has served as a tour guide and orientation leader… A member of the Health Professional Student Community (HPSC).

2017
Received All-MIAC and All-Region honors after batting .338 with 13 doubles, four homers and 35 runs batted in… Made both the d3baseball.com and ACBA/Rawlings All-Midwest Region second teams… Posted 12 multi-hit games… Ranked fifth in the MIAC in RBIs… Blasted a three-run homer in the Scots’ win over Bethel in the final game of the MIAC Playoffs May 13… Was 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in that game… Had three hits vs. St. Thomas in the NCAA Midwest Regional May 19… Earned a spot on the Academic All-MIAC team.

2016
Batted .349 with seven homers, three doubles and a team-leading 32 RBIs… Played in 31 games with 30 starts…Began the season with a nine-game hitting streak… Was 15-for-25 (.600) with five runs and 12 RBIs in seven games in Tucson… Named MIAC Player of the Week Mar. 21… Went 4-for-5 with a triple and a home run in a sweep of UM-Morris Apr. 15… Drove in five runs in a sweep at Gustavus Apr. 22… Belted two homers and went 4-for-4 with six RBIs in a win at St. Olaf May 2.

2015
Played in 27 games with 20 starts… Batted .347 with 15 runs, seven doubles, two triples, three homers and 15 RBIs… Ranked 10th in the MIAC in slugging percentage (.613)… Went 4-for-6 with three runs, two RBIs and a triple in a win over Winnipeg Mar. 14… Drove in four runs, including a three-run home run, in a victory vs. Marian Mar. 18… Belted a pair of home runs vs. Saint Mary’s Apr. 18… Was 3-for-4 with two doubles in a win over Gustavus Apr. 25.

Before Mac
Team leader in home runs, doubles, putouts for Kingswood Oxford... Started as the varsity catcher for three seasons… Honor Roll recipient... Active member in the Tour Guide association… Held an Advisory position over a group of Freshmen… Graduated as an AP Scholar with Distinction

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
Coach Parrington first introduced me to Macalester when I met him at a baseball showcase. After doing more research about the college it seemed like a good fit for me. What convinced me to go to Macalester was the overnight visit. I could see myself thriving here.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
Macalester has given me the opportunity to grow as a student, as an athlete, and overall as a person. Everyone here has been great to me and has pushed me to be better in all three of these areas; for that, I can't thank Macalester enough.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
Being a student-athlete at Macalester has really helped my time management abilities in particular. Because of the increased responsibilities that come with being a student and an athlete, I have become much more punctual and I don't leave things to the last minute if I can help it. Being in the unique position of balancing academics with a varsity sport forced good habits like these on me, and I saw a noticeable improvement in work ethic towards both school and baseball.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
Macalester has given me the opportunity to explore, find, and solidify my passions. As an athlete, I have solidified my passion for playing baseball and have created unforgettable memories with my teammates and coaches. As a student, I found my passion for neuroscience and medicine. Through the many resources Macalester has offered over the past four years, I have found a clear direction and am equipped with the necessary skills in order to succeed in life after graduation.