Michael Sherwin, the Designated Student
Chloe Vignolles-Jeong
Issue date: 3/10/10 Section: Sports
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Glendale baseball player Michael Sherwin is the type who makes it happen.
Now we're not talking about a kid who straight out of high school went to play for the Dodgers or the Yankees, or even a minor league team, we're talking about a kid who has more than just talent and athleticism. He has smarts as well.
Sherwin, a California native, began his baseball career back when he was just 4 years old on a little league team known as the Rangers. Outfield was his spot.
He went on to attend Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, and continued to play baseball as an outfielder. He excelled in the classroom as well as on the field.
That's where his story begins to unfold itself.
He began to catch the attention of several major league teams his freshmen year, but during his sophomore year he injured himself while pitching. He sat out of baseball his junior year and senior year in high school, but he continued to play sports. During his senior year he joined the volleyball team.
Sherwin graduated in 2008 with a 3.3 GPA, but due to his injuries he lost all scholarships he had earned during his first two years in high school. Remarkably, he was recruited by both the Cincinnati Reds and the Florida Marlins, but they both lost interest after his injury.
However, even with the minor setbacks and the injuries, Sherwin overcame his injuries and demonstrated that he had passion for the game and continued to play at the college level.
Now an honors student and starting first baseman, Sherwin carried his study habits and baseball talent from high school into college and continues striving for excellence.
This semester he's taking 18.5 units and has a cumulative GPA of 3.5. And as if that wasn't enough pressure, baseball season is in full swing.
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