Brandon Puckett '17 Recruiting Profile

Throughout my whole life, my personal goals have centered around baseball.  Every year, I tried to achieve improved accuracy in my pitching as well as gain speed.  Through the support of my family, especially my mother, I have been given the resources that have allowed me to succeed in a sport that I am very passionate.  That support included not only financial resources but an accountability to my school work.  She always made it very clear that I had to succeed at my school work first, before I could play ball.  This past fall season was when  I found out how to be accountable to my team.  My first two years in high school I had the mentality that whenever things would get tough I would begin to break down and lose my confidence.  The past two years,   my eyes were opened as to how  I needed to hold my self accountable for the success of the team and each team member. I knew I had to  focus on bringing the best out of my team with positive energy and a non-quitting attitude.  I quickly found out that I was an example for many of the younger players and I could make it a positive or a negative influence.  

This fall season, I believe  I fully recognized the commitment required to be a leader.  With a great amount of skill amongst our team, we placed first in the conference as well as winning the year-end tournament.  One of my most exciting moments was when I was awarded "Most Valuable Player" as well as "All Conference Team."  I realize that these awards are a reflection of a great team.  

In college, I am looking for a program where I am needed athletically and also where the academics will support my learning -goals.   Ever since I've stepped foot on a baseball field so many years ago,   I had the longterm goal to make it to the college level. I hope to use my leadership skills and my work-ethic to become part of team where I can  impact their program in a positive way.