Linfield University Athletics

FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Northwest Conference Scholar Athlete.
Placed fourth in the pole vault at the Erik Anderson Memorial Icebreaker, clearing 13 feet and 5.25 inches.
 
GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL
Seven-time letter winner in track & field, wrestling and football.
Personal record of 14 inches in the pole vault.
Placed eighth in the 2019 OSAA State Meet 6A in the pole vault.
Placed sixth in the 2018 OSAA State Meet 6A in the pole vault.
Team captain.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in finance.
Son of Kelli Fitzgerald and Juan Bautista.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose to attend Linfield because when I visited the campus it felt like home and the coaches all seemed very nice and knowledgeable.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete means being held to a higher standard and being able to develop as an athlete while still being able to do my best in academics.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU HAVE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? The best class I have taken at Linfield was Scuba Diving, it was really fun.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO…Play video games or be at the beach.
 
THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD…Time management.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD ATHLETIC CAREER THUS FAR? The highlight of my Linfield career has been having the opportunity to compete again.