Name: Eli Crist
School: Thurston High School
City and State: Springfield, Oregon
Graduation Year and GPA: 2024 (4.0 GPA)
Position(s): 3rd, 1st, RHP
Throw: Right
Hit: Right
What are some areas of your game that you have been focusing on lately to improve upon?
I’ve been cleaning up my overall defensive skills, and perfecting my swing to be in the best position to drive the ball to any part of the field.
What are some goals you hope to reach in the next year or couple of years?
I’m always pushing for more in this game of baseball. More hits, more plays in the field, more next pitches, just pushing to go farther and farther everyday.
How long have you been playing baseball and what got you started in the game?
I’ve been playing baseball for over 10 years and it’s been a family sport forever so definitely family got me started playing.
What are some of your favorite things about the game of baseball?
The competitiveness of the game, the baseball environment, the crowd during a close game. I love everything about the game of baseball.
Who in your life has helped push you to be your best on the field?
My teammates and coaches around me. When you surround yourself with a group of guys that just want to get after our on the field it inspires you to give your all for the guys around you.