Tyler VanDerwerken '21 Recruiting Profile

Since I was first able to watch and understand baseball…I was hooked.  

Growing up south of Omaha and going to CWS games every year drove me when I started playing baseball to work to improve my value to my team, to get better and to play at the college level.

I am viewed as a leader on the field and off.  On the field as a catcher I try to lead by example with my attitude, by encouraging my teammates, with my work ethic, being coachable and respectful to all.  Off the field in the classroom, I work hard to complete my assignments and maintain my high GPA, I am currently a member of our student government and volunteer with our local food bank; as well as the ALLPLAY Miracle Baseball League for players with special needs.

I’m looking to attend a school where I can be impactful to my teammates and the team as a whole, while being challenged on the field and in the classroom.  I’m willing to do the work needed and am open to all options to play at the highest level of competition possible.  My ultimate goal is to make a positive difference to those around me and to make my parents proud.