Baseball Senior Recognition Day

2024 VARSITY BASEBALL

2024 VARSITY BASEBALL Andrew Degler Nicholas Foster Aidan Koch Matthew Leonardo Oliver Miller John Murphy Alexander Sargent

AJ DEGLER

During my time here at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes...

After I graduate I plan to...?

Playing baseball for St. Stephen’s Continue my education at Auburn. I and St. Agnes since middle school will be doing Air Force ROTC as well has been the most fun I’ve had in as playing club baseball. my life. Getting to play with all my closest friends and gaining new friendships has always been a big goal of mine. Another big goal has been winning it all. While we have not completed that goal, we have been closer than ever, making states for the first time in almost 10 years and making the IAC final for the first time in a long time.

NICK FOSTER

During my time here at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes...

After I graduate I plan to...?

The goal of making life long friends who will always be there for me.

I have also learned a lot through baseball such as how to fail. Over the past four years we have had so many ups and downs as a team, however the fact the we remained constant in attitude throughout the time shows a lot about the true dynamic and commitment of our team.

After I graduation I plan to attend the University of Virginia where I want to enter the McIntire School of Commerce. I have played baseball all my life so this will definitely not be the end of my career. I plan to play in some capacity during my college days most likely in club baseball. This sport has taken me so far in life, from the lessons and the friends I can not thank baseball enough.

AIDAN KOCH

During my time here at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes...

After I graduate I plan to...?

I have been a part of many different teams while at SSSAS and have had a bit of success on each team. Baseball is a team sport and I have tried my best to be a team player all four years. I am grateful to have been a part of the team that took 2nd in the IAC and was able to qualify for States. While on JV I couldn’t have asked for better coaches and teammates. The biggest impact baseball has had on me was that it taught me more about how to be a team player and how to lift up others around me.

Next year I will be attending the University of Tennessee to pursue Engineering instead of athletics.

My favorite memories come from all the team trips I have been a part of and all of the big games that I have competed in. I have had some great memories with every team I have been a part of while at SSSAS that I will never forget. I wish he best of luck for everyone staying on the team next year and I can’t wait to see what you all do. Thank you coaches and teammates for these past four years.

MATTY LEONARDO

During my time here at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes...

After I graduate I plan to...?

I have created so many long-lasting relationships with my teammates over the past four years, and I wouldn’t trade anything for it. I have been able to create memories and experience the game of baseball at such a high level because of the support our team gives each other. My goal has always been to impact our team in a positive way in order to succeed on and off the field, and I hope that the underclassman can continue working hard and lifting each other up to continue that legacy. Thank you to my family for always supporting me.

After high school, I plan on going to Union College to play baseball.

I will continue to work hard in the classroom and on the field, giving it my all day in and day out. I will not loose sight of what my time being around my teammates at St. Stephens has given me, and I will carry the lessons that I have learned with me throughout college and for the rest of my life.

OLIVER MILLER

During my time here at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes...

After I graduate I plan to...?

During my time here I have been a four year varsity starter helping to get the team to two state tournaments as well as the IAC finals for the first time is nearly two decades. I am beyond proud of the growth of the program since freshman year.

After I graduate, I plan to play college baseball at Case Western Reserve University. Having played in many meaningful games over the past four years, this sport has taught me how to compete at a high level especially in pressure situations. I’ve loved having the opportunity to play in and win high level baseball, however, the moments I will cherish the most happened off the field or had nothing to do with the actual games. I’ll never forget the Myrtle trips, long bus rides, and the overall camaraderie of the four different teams I’ve been apart of.

It’s been an honor to be apart of the Saints baseball brotherhood.

JOHN MURPHY

During my time here at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes...

After I graduate I plan to...?

I have become a better player, competitor, teammate and leader.

Go to college.

ALEX SARGENT

During my time here at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes...

After I graduate I plan to...?

More than I realized I could. Beyond the success of making it to the IAC finals or qualifying for states I have been able become a better player, a better teammate, and a better leader. All of the time that I have been a part of this team has helped me to be a part of a team and a community that I never realized I could find.

Keep following baseball and finding my own path with continuing to play the sport. Even if I am not going to college to play baseball it has always been a part of my life and I will continue to carry on my love for the sport for the rest of my life.

This sport has brought me closer to anybody I’ve played it with and I hope that will continue to be the case in the future.

COACH SUPPLE

Seniors, as you leave St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes don’t forget.....

Oliver Miller - To always to lead by example. As you continue to encourage others to reach their full potential, you will find that you are achieving yours.

AJ Delger - To believe in your ability and push through adversity. Your attitude and tenacity, as well as your desire to succeed, will take you far in life.

Matthew Leonardo - You are a true leader. You exemplify what it means to be a teammate, by your actions and practices not seen in box scores.

Aidan Koch - To never change who you are. You put the welfare and success of the team before yourself. This unselfish excellence is a trait you should never lose.

Nick Foster - To continue to perfect your craft. You are a true student who learns from observation and reflection. In anything you do, this will help build your success.

Alex Sargent - To enjoy the moment.

Live in the present and be proud of how you got there. Your work ethic and dedication is unwavering.

Jack Murphy - To never back down. You have earned and deserve everything you have achieved due to your perseverance and commitment.

Claire Helmreich (Manager) - To always bring your positivity, willingness to learn and “can do” attitude to all you do.

You were a wonderful addition to our program.