Name: Daniel Gernon
School: University of South Carolina Upstate (Previous school Lower Columbia Community College)
City and State: Spartanburg, SC, originally from Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada
Grade Year: Junior
Position(s): Centerfield
Throw: Right
Hit: Right
What are some areas of your game that you have been focusing on lately to improve upon?
Being more consistent at the plate and get the most out of what I bring to the table. Polishing defensive and baserunning tools is a need for every player, but attending to those aspects of the game will round out my output.
What are some goals you hope to reach in the next year or couple of years?
Getting professional opportunities.
How long have you been playing baseball and what got you started in the game?
Started playing at age 7 as a kid, playing tons of sports growing up, where I felt an enhanced talent and desire for the game of baseball.
What are some of your favorite things about the game of baseball?
There is always gonna be another day. The mental experience that I have had has shaped me into the person I am today. I find the tools I learn all over has a positive influence on the relationships and important aspects of my life.
Who in your life has helped push you to be your best on the field?
My coaches and myself. I find that without key mentors, I wouldn’t be the player I am today. The players around me make the the best I can be
Additional Thoughts
Probably just about my JUCO experience and my transition to D1 baseball and finding a role, I look toward professional baseball in the next year or 2, and feel like I bring a lot to the table