Drew Chilton '18 Recruiting Profile

I am a person that is dedicated to competition, on and off of the field. I am just as competitive with my schooling as I am in baseball. I've been provided with a great group of influences to teach me the importance of values and attitude. My effort as well as my commitment has never and will never be questioned.  My number one goal is to be the best teammate possible, because I understand that it is required to win. I have never hesitated to put the team above myself, with my decision making or my play. I don't step on field without a smiling because I am excited and grateful just to be given the chance to compete. I am a very "coachable" player because I try to learn as much about the game as I can. 

I do not have a specific preference for schools that I would like to attend. I only would like to find a school that has a high reputation for my desired major. Right now, I think Pharmacy would be a degree I would like to pursue however, that is not a concrete decision. 

One guarantee I can add to a team is a work ethic that is contagious. This season, I drag bunted a ball off of my eye socket. I fractured my orbital socket and had 4 stitches but I was back on the field a week (2 games) later. I believe that you can't be the best unless you compete every day, even if it's against yourself and that means showing up even when you don't feel like it. I also use baseball intelligence to become the best I can and I believe it shows on the field. I can be confident in my ability because I have experienced nearly every situation, every weird hop or every pitching style available at this level. 

3.8 GPA in all Honors classes

23 ACT score (start of Sophomore year)

(as a Sophomore) 5'8, 170lb Shortstop - best 60 time: 6.7 

Appeared in 10 Varsity games as a Freshman as a Shortstop

Started in all but 2 (eye injury) Varsity games as a Sophomore at Shortstop (still going) 

Invited (Played) to the "2015 Battle of the Borders All-American Games" in Dallas for Team Arkansas

Invited (Played) to the "2015 Perfect Game - The Series Tournament" in Fort Myers, FL

I pride myself on practicing a number of skills in order to be the best. Quick hands and range are two things I work hard on to separate myself from players my age. I consistently have quality at-bats and do well with situational hitting.