Who’s your favorite baseball player? Bryce Harper. He’s an outfielder like myself and I love the way he plays the game.

Why did you want to become an ambassador for Home2 First? I wanted to become an ambassador for Home2First because I want to help the less fortunate people that love the game of baseball to get a chance and play for themselves. 

What is your favorite quote? "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -Michael Jordan

What’s your current walk-up song of choice? The Motto by Drake feat. Lil Wayne

What has been your favorite baseball moment in your career? My favorite baseball moment of my career so far was hitting my first home run in 9U at big league dreams.

Who has helped you the most in your baseball career? My family and all of my coaches and mentors have helped me the most in my baseball journey. Without them I would be nowhere near the level I am at today.

Who’s your favorite baseball player? Derek Jeter. He had a great career and he was someone I looked up to as a young kid playing baseball.

Why did you want to become an ambassador for Home2First? I wanted to become an ambassador because I know that the mission of the foundation is nothing but a positive impact on the community.

What’s your favorite quote? “That you are here-that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”

What’s your current walk-up song? COULD BE WRONG by LOSTBOYJAY

What’s your favorite baseball moment in your career? Ending the game against Sandra Day Oconnor’s JV team with a diving catch double play.

Who was the person who helped you the most in your baseball career? The man that helped me the most in my baseball career was Lee Tinsley. Miss you Coach.

Who’s your favorite baseball player? Elly de la Cruz. I love the way he plays and how much he has impacted the game already.

Why did you want to become an ambassador for Home2 First? When first being introduced to the foundation and the Penney family I knew I wanted to be apart of what was being created. I also love being able to help others in need, especially ones with the same passion as me.

What is your favorite quote or motto? "Don't be upset by the results you didn't get with the work you didn't do"

What’s your current walk-up song of choice? Running by 21 Savage

What has been your favorite baseball moment in your career? In the DR when we were close in score on the first game of the week, stealing second and third base and then scoring on the wild throw when the catcher was trying to throw me out at 3rd.

Who has helped you the most in your baseball career? All my success is due to my mom and dad. My coach Jorge and strength coach Juan have also helped a lot.

Favorite Baseball Player and Why? My favorite baseball player is Adley Rutschman because he is one of the best players in the game. He’s a switch hitter that can hit for average and for power.

Why did I want to become an ambassador for Home2First? I wanted to be an ambassador so I could help other kids who are underprivileged have as great of an experience as I have had playing baseball.

Favorite quote or motto? Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Current Walkup song? Kick the dust up by Luke Bryan

What sport would you play if not baseball? Skiing/ Pickleball

Favorite baseball moment in career? My favorite baseball moment is hitting my first high school home run last year in the first game of the season.

Who has helped me the most in baseball? My dad has had the most influence in my baseball career. My hitting coach, Max Rossiter. My pitching coach, Paul Hall.

Favorite meal? Steak fajitas from Chuys in Texas.

What is your favorite baseball player and why? Madison Bumgarner because I’ve been watching him since I was really young and he carries himself with a warrior attitude that I admire. 

Why did you want to become an ambassador for Home2First? People take for granted how easy it is for us to play baseball and I believe others should have the same feeling even if they can’t afford it. 

What is your favorite quote or motto? “Nobody Cares, Work Harder.”

If you weren't a baseball player, what other sport would you play? Football because that’s the sport I played for half my life and I made the difficult decision of quitting to truly pursue baseball.

What has been your favorite baseball moment in your career thus far? Everyday of hard work with my 2024 Chaparral baseball team, not a more fun group of dudes to play with. 

Who has helped you the most in your baseball career? My parents hands down and for the last year or so, my hardworking trainers that improve my arm from the worst pain ever. Casey Upperman, Andy Schweikert, and Kenny Ogg.