Name: Jaylen Kennedy
School: North Thurston
City and State: Lacey WA
Graduation Year and GPA: 2025, 3.94
Position: Catcher
Throw: Right
Hit: Right
What are some areas of your game that you have been focusing on lately to improve upon?
I have been focused on receiving mechanics.
What are some goals you hope to reach in the next year or couple of years?
A goal I have for this year is throwing out over 60% of runners.
How long have you been playing baseball and what got you started in the game?
Since I was 3. My dad played with Cleveland in the minors and baseball is just in our blood!
What are some of your favorite things about the game of baseball?
Camaraderie with my teammates! The grind and working hard.
Who in your life has helped push you to be your best on the field?
My dad! He has taught our whole program about tireless work ethic and grinding even when it sucks!
If there is anything else about baseball you want to include or write about include it.
I’m excited for the future and want nothing given, everything is earned and I’m thankful for the opportunities that will come along!