Linfield University Athletics

FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Appeared in 10 games, starting 8.
Recorded the second-best ERA at 3.32.
Earned 25 strikeouts over 40.2 innings pitched.
Earned All-Conference Honors.
 
COLUMBIA RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time letterwinner in baseball.
Two-time letterwinner in tennis.
Letterwinner in swimming.
Also played football.
First Team all-league pitcher as a senior.
Earned all-state honors during his senior season.
First Team all-league infielder as a junior.
Batted .360 and compiled a 1.70 ERA in 42 innings pitched as a senior.
Helped lead Columbia River to a second-place finish at states.
Three-time Honor Roll recipient.
Received the GSHL 3.5+ GPA Award several times.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in management.
Son of Jamie and Denise Struckmeier.
 
WHY LINFIELD? Dan Spencer, the Linfield baseball team, and a great education.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? I will receive a phenomenal education while playing the sport I love.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? I’ve learned about discipline, patience, communication, and teamwork. Sports have also helped me become a good leader.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? In the MLB or becoming a fire fighter.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN? My freshman year I took an intro to business class with Professor Damian Williams. It was a very enjoyable class, and I learned a lot. Great way to start college off. Also, the professor was amazing.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? My parents have always been great inspirations to me. They always work hard and never expect to be given things for free. They pass their work ethic to me and I know they are the reason why I am successful.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… To be patient. Don’t rush into anything with anxiety and stay calm.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… To win on and off the field.