Reflections

In only eight days, I managed to attend seven MLB Spring Training games at four different Grapefruit League ballparks thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity granted to me by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. My journey began at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa where I watched the New …

The Spring Training Experience is one to remember. From the uncertainty of not having guaranteed credentials to the hassle of driving over 1,000 miles in just five days, this baseball trip was filled with challenges, lessons and countless memories. Writing stories and finding different angles by talking to fans, players, …

Over Spring Break I spent the week reporting on the Mets for ESPN Gainesville. I also commentated on a Tampa Bay Rays game. An illuminating week at Spring Training really showed me that I have what it takes to make it in sports journalism. My trip started on Saturday, March …

Looking back on the week I spent on the Spring Training experience has made me realize how far I’ve come, how fortunate I am and how much more I have left to do.   Simply applying for the program is something I am proud to have done. I remember hearing …

To say my family and I were excited that I got accepted into the Spring Training immersion experience would be an understatement. As soon as I got accepted, my mom was already planning a trip to Florida because she wanted to go to Spring Training just as much as I …

My spring break covering MLB Spring Training was nothing short of incredible. It was a grand intersection of my obsession with the sport that started as a child and has evolved into my professional pursuit. Through this program, I took advantage of the opportunity to broadcast two games, one at …

After playing baseball every season, year-round for 17 years straight, I spent the first spring break of my life outside of the dugout without a jersey on. Following 4 surgeries and deciding to call it quits on a lifelong dream, I decided to pursue a sports journalism degree at UF. …

Five days of non-stop baseball provided an unforgettable experience during my Spring Break. As I covered various Major League Baseball teams across Florida, I had time to reflect on my journey. It was an eye-opening experience that will undoubtedly inform my upcoming job search. First and foremost, I realized that …

A lot can change in two years. Before I enrolled at the University of Florida, I had never been too passionate about baseball. I would watch MLB games if they were on, and sometimes catch a few Marlins games over my childhood summers. That was as far as it went. …

A college dream of mine came true last month when I spent spring break covering Major League Baseball’s Grapefruit League Spring Training. Over the course of a week, I traveled to four different ballparks, saw nine different teams, attended six games, and made unforgettable memories. Being an Orlando, Florida, native, …