McKinley Rush '17 Recruiting Profile
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April 2015
November 2014
September 2016Personal Statement
“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is.”
-Bob Feller.
Hi, I am McKinley. I absolutely love softball and I honestly don't know what I would do without it. Softball isn't just a game on the weekends for me anymore. It's a challenge that involves work every day in order to reach my goals personally as a player. That time with a glove and ball in my hand is usually the highlight of my day and no matter whether I had a good or bad practice, I know that I will keep working and being positive because in order to succeed, you must step back before you can leap far. I am dedicated, coachable, and a hard worker. I also lead by example and try to help my teammates and coaches as much as possible.
As you know from the information above, I am a right- handed pitcher and have been blessed to work with many coaches who have made me the player I am today. I continue to make mistakes and will even when I come to college, but I progress with those mistakes which is what I strive for. I try my very best to have the best attitude possible and to respect everyone around me.
Not only do I want to play college softball however. It is important for me not only as a player, but as a student that I go to a college that can offer me both competitive softball and competitive academics. Academics have and will always be a first priority. I currently have a 4.1GPA and have one AP class this year. Last year, I had two AP classes, both of which I passed in order to get college credit. Not only do I play softball and keep a rigorous course schedule, but I also participate in Pep Club, Spanish Club, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and NHS (National Honors Society). Overall, I believe that I am a person who really strives to be well- rounded and I want that aspect in my college experience.
I want softball to be in my future not because I play it now, but because I love the game and I love the challenge. “When you’ve got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge.” – Terry Bradshaw
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #24
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area, all state academic 1st team
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regional 3rd Place, East-West all star Junior East Team
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #24
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Area
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, all state academic
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #24
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Area
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regional 2nd Place, all state academic team
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2016 Lady Louisville Sluggers-Avery (U16)
- 2015 Bluegrass Spirit (U16)
- New team Coached by Lori Bayless
- 2015 Queen of Diamonds South (Showcase )
- 2MVPs and 1st team MVPs
- 2014 Adrenaline (U16)
- 2013 Full Throttle (U14)
- 2012 Ambush (U12)
- 2011 Blaze (U12)
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Clay Parsons
- Club Coach
- Todd Avery
- High School Head Coach
- Brian Deem
Events
- Camp/Event
- Scenic city
- 11/04/16 to 11/06/16
- I will playing with 18U Kentucky Magic
- Camp/Event
- TN Fall Exposure
- 10/22/16 to 10/23/16
- I will be playing with Kentucky Magic. Saturday game times are at 12:10 on MK1; 3:20 on MK1; 4:55 on MK1; 8:00 on MK2
- Camp/Event
- BSA Softball - College Expo - Campbellsville
- 10/20/16 to 10/20/16
- EXPO will begin at 9:00 AM EST
- Camp/Event
- Queen of Diamonds Showcase
- 9/03/16 to 9/04/16
- I am on Team 14 we play at 10 in the red pod on field 11 and 12 and 3:45 on Saturday on field 12 and 5:45 on field 10. We play Sunday at 10:30 on field 10.
- Camp/Event
- Cookeville Showcase
- 7/08/16 to 7/10/16
- I will be playing Full Throttle jersey number 19
- Camp/Event
- Slammerfest
- 6/24/16 to 6/26/16
- Camp/Event
- All state east/west all stars
- 6/18/16 to 6/19/16
- http://www.kyhighschoolsoftball.com/allstar.htm
- Camp/Event
- schedule
- 4/15/16 to 5/20/16
- http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=BOYLESOFTBALL&s=softball
- Camp/Event
- Queen of Diamonds Showcase
- 9/05/15 to 9/06/15
- Camp/Event
- Lipscomb University
- 6/08/15 to 6/09/15
- Camp/Event
- Region Tournament
- 5/25/15 to 5/28/15
- Camp/Event
- District Tournament
- 5/18/15 to 5/21/15
- Camp/Event
- CAC
- 5/08/15 to 5/09/15
- Camp/Event
- Ownesboro Catholic tournament
- 5/01/15 to 5/02/15
- Camp/Event
- Boyle Triangle
- 4/18/15 to 4/18/15
- Camp/Event
- East Jessamine Tournament
- 4/10/15 to 4/11/15
- Camp/Event
- Woodford County Tournament
- 4/03/15 to 4/04/15
- Camp/Event
- Estill Co. Triangle
- 3/28/15 to 3/28/15
- Camp/Event
- Camp
- 1/10/15 to 1/11/15
- Camp/Event
- Winter camp
- 12/27/14 to 12/30/14
- Camp/Event
- Clinic
- 10/25/14 to 10/25/14
- Camp/Event
- N/a
Training
- Pitching
- 7 years
- I have had one hour a week individual instruction for five years with Clay Parsons. In the months of January, February, and March in my seventh, eighth, and ninth grade years I went two hours to prepare for school ball. I will continue to do this every year.
- Gymnastics
- 10 years
- I was a competitive gymnast from the age of 3-11, I worked out with the team six hours a week. I had been ranked within the top four in state in my division since age six.
- Gymnastics
- 9 years
- I was a competitive gymnast from the age of 3-11, I worked out with the team six hours a week. I have been ranked within the top four in one or more events each year at the state level in my USA and AAU division since age six.
- Strength training
- 4 years
- I do strength training with my high school strength and weight lifting coach every fall. I maintain my strength training on my own in the summer.
- Speed training
- 1 year
- I have started speed and conditioning training on my own with a personal trainer this school year.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team | 2014 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | .278 | ||
| AB | 18 | ||
| R | 5 | ||
| H | 5 | ||
| 2B | 0 | ||
| 3B | 1 | ||
| HR | 0 | ||
| RBI | 4 | ||
| Slug% | .389 | ||
| BB | 6 | ||
| SO | 6 | ||
| OB% | .847 | ||
| ERA | 2.163 | 3.52 | 3.221 |
| Pitching Record | WHIP 1.403 | 7-10 | |
| Saves | 3 | 2 | |
| IP | 77.2 | 97.2 | 54.1 |
| Hits | 65 | 58 | |
| Runs Allowed | 41 | 43 | |
| Earned Runs | 24 | 25 | |
| Batter's BB | 42 | 60 | 25 |
| Batter's SO | 58 | 73 | 33 |
| CG | 20 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English 1&2 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Pre-cal/college algebra Honors Science Honors Biology Honors/Dual Credit ChemistryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science AP World History Dual credit Chemistry AP Language AP Calculus AB AP U.S. HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor roll, National Honors Society, Gifted and Talented: psychosocial/leadership skills; visual and performing arts in drama and dance; specific academic math aptitude, AP Scholar Award
- ActivitiesFellowship of Christian Athletes, Pep Club, Y-Club, Spanish Club, National Honors Society
Top NCSA Athletes at Boyle County High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
