Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE 
Letter winner. 
Appeared in 19 games. 
Recorded 33 strikeouts over 26.1 innings pitched. 
 
FRESHMAN 
Letter winner. 
Appeared in 14 games, starting 1. 
Recorded 16 strikeouts over 15.2 innings pitched. 
 
MOUNTAINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 
Four-time letterwinner in baseball. 
Three-time letterwinner 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. 
Graduated as class Salutatorian. 
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION 
Majoring in economics. 
Son of John and Inga Mannion. 
 
WHY 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. While it was challenging, it made me work hard and taught me a lot about economics. 
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My Dad, he has been a great role model to myself and so many others. He is extremely selfless, hardworking, and has made a positive impact on countless individuals. 
 
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... Win games.