Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Dean’s List recipient.
Granted internship at Edward Jones.
Was named Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year.
Appeared in 14 games.
Recorded 15 strikeouts over 14 innings pitched.
 
SOPHOMORE
Dean’s List recipient.
Letter winner.
Appeared in 19 games.
Recorded 33 strikeouts over 26.1 innings pitched.
 
FRESHMAN
Dean’s List recipient.
Letter winner.
Appeared in 14 games, starting 1.
Recorded 16 strikeouts over 15.2 innings pitched.
 
MOUNTAINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in baseball.
Three-time letter winner in football.
First-Team All-Metro pitcher.
Second-Team All-State pitcher.
Second-Team All-Metro quarterback.
Was the starting pitcher in the State All-Star Game.
Beaverton School District Male Athlete of the Year.
Named Mac Scholar Athlete.
Class Salutatorian.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in economics & finance.
Son of John & Inga Mannion.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
I chose Linfield for the great football and baseball programs, with great coaches who are genuine.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
It means I’m someone who works hard and is a great teammate, whether I’m doing a job, in the classroom, or on the field.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
I’ve learned a lot about life through sports, and they’ve helped me improve myself in all aspects of life.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
I’ll hopefully still be playing football or baseball somewhere. If not, I would love to be playing recreational basketball and coaching sports.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? Macroeconomics. It was very challenging but also a fun class to take. I use what I learned in that class frequently.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 
My dad because of his work ethic, integrity, and toughness.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... Don't be a fake tough guy.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… 
To win.