KASON SHORT CATCHER ON THE RISE
By Michael Bray
To be successful in a sport, it is important to have not only a fondness, but also a true love for the game. That is the story for Gore’s Kason Short.
“I have played baseball since I was three and my passion for the game grows more each year with new and bigger opportunities,” the sophomore catcher said.
Short credits his head coach, Tyler Lewis for helping him become better and that is why he looks up to him as his role model.
“Last year was a big learning year for me,” said Short. “Being the starting catcher as a freshman puts a lot of pressure on you. But, coach Lewis trusted me to get the job done and is always pushing me to keep getting better.”
His coach and mentor has nothing but praise for Short.
“He has learned what it takes to be a quality high school catcher,” Lewis said. “Kason’s baseball abilities are also showcased when he is in the box hitting. He has the desire and work-ethic to become a standout catcher during his high school career.”
One of Kason’s best memories was the game against Barnsdall last season in the Dewar Festival.
“I threw a kid out at second for a big out and then I hit a double to put us ahead in the game that we ended up winning,” he said.
When not playing baseball, Kason enjoys seafood boils and playing Top Golf as a hobby.
There have been some challenges though, the biggest being having to move into a new school and learning how to adapt to a new team and coaches.
That, however, has been resolved.
“I did what I could to make friends and show them and the coaches that they could trust me and count on me,” said Kason. “I feel like I bring positivity to our team. I am always hyping my team up and pushing them when they need it.”
In the future, Short hopes to continue playing baseball at a junior college and then continue at a four-year university.
But for now, his sights are set on something bigger for himself and the Pirates.
“I would like to get 100 throw outs by the time I graduate and for us to go to State.”
