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.
Newcomer team award winner.
 
COLUMBIA RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time letter winner in baseball.
Two-time letter winner in tennis.
Letter winner 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
Completing a master’s in design & innovation.
Son of Jamie and Denise Struckmeier.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND 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? 
Either Law with Denise Farag, or Finance with Madeline Romero. They both were tough but interesting classes. I learned a lot of real-world skills that I can take into my career in both classes. 
 
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…
Grit is good. 
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… 
Go deep in playoffs.