Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Appeared in four games, starting in two.
Recorded five strikeouts in six innings pitched.
 
LOWER COLUMBIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Spent one year at Lower Columbia.
 
VIRGINIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
National Honor Society member.
Holds Nevada state record 152 strikeouts in a season.
NIAA 1A Pitcher of the Year.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in exercise science.
Son of Kim and Gary Hames.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
I chose to come to Linfield because of the opportunities that come with going to school here, along with the success the baseball team has had.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
Being a student-athlete is very important to me because it has taught me how to balance numerous important things in my life.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
Playing sports has made me a better person due to the fact that it has taught me about teamwork and taking accountability for my actions regardless of if they are good or bad.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
In 10 years, I see myself having a family and living in Northern Nevada while still working around or in the game of baseball.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 
My greatest inspiration in my life has been my dad. He has shown me what it’s like to be a man and how to work hard.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
I learned that through the good and bad you have to stay neutral.