West Hancock senior Grayson Conkright signed a national letter of intent Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Warsaw High School to play college baseball at John Wood Community College in Quincy, Ill.
“I want to thank my parents (Jeremy and Lynetta Conkright) and coaches for pushing me every day to become the player I am today,” Conkright said. “I also want to thank Coach Adam Hightower for giving me this opportunity to play at JWCC.”
Conkright has earned a varsity letter in baseball in each of his high school seasons. Ever since he was a freshman in high school, he has played third base, shortstop and pitched for the Titans. He has a career batting average of .335 and an on-base percentage of .454.
He has nine home runs, 53 hits, 50 runs batted in and has scored 47 runs in that time.
“I know Grayson had done a lot of stuff with Complete Game (Training Academy) in Quincy, and spent a lot of hours of his own on his craft and that is what it takes to go to the next level,” Warsaw High School Principal Brad Froman said. “We are excited for him and the next chapter of his life, in athletics and academics.”
Complete Game owner Rich polak has seen the work Conkright has done at the training academy.
“Grayson has grown from being a great teammate to a true leader, both on and off the field,” Polak said. “His work ethic, dedication, and character make him an invaluable asset, and we can’t wait to see all he will achieve at the next level. JWCC is getting not only a talented athlete but an exceptional young man.”
Conkright said it was an amazing opportunity.
“Big day today, yes sir, it is. I’m excited,” Conkright said. “It is life-changing going to college and playing baseball in college.”
Conkright plans to spend two years at John Wood before playing for a larger college.
“I felt John Wood would be a good place to go and make me better at baseball and give me a better mindset,” Conkright said. “Coach Hightower seems like he has things in control and I feel he will have a good spot for me there.”
Conkright has been playing since a young age.
“I have been working on my craft since I was 10 or 11 years old and I thought I could possibly play college baseball if I work on it everyday,” Conkright said. “My goal is … I would like to see if I can break into the minors and then play in the majors, it has always been a dream since I was a little kid.”
Ty Coulter has coached Conkright from seventh grade through last season as the head coach of the West Hancock Titans.
“I m proud of him to get to live his dream,” Coulter said. “I know he has been working toward this for years. Every coach is happy to see his players move on and play at the next level. We loved playing the game and to be able to do it a few more years is the dream of all of us.”
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