Kendall Kendrick '21 Recruiting Profile

My name is Kendall Kendrick.  I am entering Newfield High school in Selden, New York as a Freshman this year.  Last year, while an 8^th grader,  I played baseball for Newfield High School’s Junior Varsity Baseball team.  I will soon be 14 years old and weigh 125-130 lbs pounds and am 5 feet 5 inches tall and seem to grow every day. My primary position is shortstop and my secondary position is right handed pitcher, but I can pretty much play any position on the field.  In other words, plain and simple, I am a ball player and I love the game of baseball.   I have been told that I have exceptional speed.  I have a high on base percentage and have used this speed in stealing bases and when I play the outfield. I know that as I grow taller and get stronger, I will run even faster and this will help set me apart from other players.

My father, Darryl Kendrick, has been instrumental in the development of the passion that I have for the game. He played baseball at Freeport high school in the 1980’s, breaking many records and went on to play Division I baseball at New York Institute of Technology on Long Island. He recently told me, “I am very proud of you. You are way ahead of where I was at your age.”   Because of my parents support, I have had the opportunity to learn the game from many great coaches. I have played travel baseball since I was 8 years old and have been lucky to have played all over the country in various tournaments.  I know without them I wouldn't be the player that I am today.

Although baseball is my favorite sport, I also play football (quarterback and corner) and basketball (guard).  Despite my busy schedule, I maintain a 3.9 GPA. I want to attend college where I can push myself in the classroom and on the field. My current academic interests lie in the field of medicine and science. I will add significant value to a competitive college team through my unwavering determination to improve my skills and be a team player. My future goals include playing baseball at the highest level possible and giving back to my community through public service.