Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Dean’s List recipient.
Played in 18 games, starting in nine.
Recorded five runs, nine hits, one home run, and three RBIs on a .231 batting average.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Dean List’s recipient.
Pitched 13 innings.
.350 batting average.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Dean’s List recipient.
Appeared in 11 games, starting 2.
Posted a 4.0 ERA over 18 innings pitched with 13 strikeouts.
 
YAMHILL CARLTON HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in baseball.
Four-time letter winner in football.
Also competed in basketball.
League Player of the Year in 2021 and 2022.
League Pitcher of the Year in 2022.
Second Team All-League catcher in 2019.
First Team All-League catcher in 2021.
First Team All-League pitcher in 2022.
Threw two no-hitters as a senior.
Went 9 for 9 in a doubleheader sweep of Horizon Christian, collecting four singles, three doubles and a triple with seven RBI.
First Team All-State catcher in 2021.
First Team All-State pitcher in 2022.
National Honor Society member.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Eight-time OSAA Scholar Athlete.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in accounting and finance.
Son of Monty and Jennifer Hurley.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
I chose Linfield because of the baseball program, the incredible staff, the great Pacific Northwest and being close to home so my family can watch me play.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
It means in order to play the game I love; I have to be responsible and engage with my studies.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
Sports have provided me with the opportunity for growth, friendships, confidence, responsibility, and fun.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
I hope to still be playing the game I love at the highest level. If not, I plan to be running a business or working hard to someday run one.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN?
The best Linfield class I have taken is Financial Theory. My interests were heightened as we started talk about risk aversion and diversification of portfolios. 
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 
My father has inspired me. Being honest with me, a role model, coach, and friend through my growth into the young man I am today. Thanks for being there for me!
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… 
To remember you can only control what you can control. You have to remember how fortunate you are to still be playing the game you love!
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… 
Compete, compete, compete! Leave nothing to question and no cards left on the table.