Featured Athlete: Jack Kelly
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Email This Story
Featured Athlete: Jack Kelly
Passing a ball to the pitcher, senior Jack Kelly enters his final season playing baseball as a Redhawk. Building bonds with teammates is a big part of what being on the team means to the catcher.
Courtesy of Jack Kelly
Courtesy of Jack Kelly
Passing a ball to the pitcher, senior Jack Kelly enters his final season playing baseball as a Redhawk. Building bonds with teammates is a big part of what being on the team means to the catcher.
Grade: 12 | Sport: Baseball
Wingspan: What inspired you to start baseball?
Kelly: “What inspired me to start playing was because my mom watched it growing up and always talked about her favorite players.”
Wingspan: What keeps you motivated to stay in the sport?
Kelly: “Wanting to win and compete is what keeps me motivated to keep playing everyday.”
Wingspan: What is the most difficult thing about baseball?
Kelly: “The most difficult thing is staying confident while hitting.”
Wingspan: What is the biggest benefit of being in the sport?
Kelly: “Creating a bond with my team is one of the many benefits of playing.”
Wingspan: What’s it’s like being on the team?
Kelly: “Having a group of people who have you back.”
Wingspan: What pumps you up/motivates you before a game?
Kelly: “Listening to music and jumping around usually gets me ready and pumps me up.”
Wingspan: What is your pregame ritual?
Kelly: “Rubbing my coach’s bald heads is something I do before every game.”
Katharina Santos is a senior and staff reporter for Wingspan. She is a member of NHS and president of 3:16 Bible Study. You can often find her sipping...
Wingspan intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. As such, we do not permit the use of profanity, foul language, personal attacks, or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. Comments are reviewed and must be approved by a moderator to ensure that they meet these standards. Wingspan does not allow anonymous comments and requires the person's first and last name along with a valid email address. The email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments. To see our full Comment Policy, visit libertywingspan.com/about/
If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a gravatar.