Sean Lane (St. Dominic) has shown some legitimate pop. And he’s only a freshman pic.twitter.com/ymE7EuKHEU
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 5, 2017
There’s only a handful of degrees in this country that really stand out upon graduation. With most students now getting four-year degrees, the value of a degree has begun to decrease. That is unless you go to a prestigious university such as Notre Dame. For the third time in the last four years, a Long Island baseball player has committed to Notre Dame. St. Dominic 2021 third baseman Sean Lane announced his verbal commitment earlier this week. The powerful sophomore has a chance to join Brian Morrell and Brock Murtha as local players to attend the world-renowned university.
I had a chance to speak with Lane and here’s what he had to say…
Can you tell our audience about your experience with the college recruiting process and why you chose to commit to Notre Dame as a sophomore in high school?
The recruiting process for me was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. I chose Notre Dame because when I visited the campus it felt like home. Talking to the players and coaches I felt that it was a perfect fit. I know that committing as a 10th grader is very early but ever since I was a little kid my dream was to wear the gold helmet and play baseball for the fighting Irish.
You are part of a very talented team, the Body Armor 2021 team. What’s it like being a part of such an elite team? Do you feel it brings out your best?
Yes, I am very lucky to play for the Titans Body Armor team. Being on a very talented team does motivate you to perform your best every game. Sometimes when I don’t have a good game I don’t feel as much pressure because one of the main focuses of our team is to pick each other up. My teammates have done that for me many times.
Your St. Dominic team played in the CHSAA Championship against St. John the Baptist. What was that experience like playing at Hofstra University in front of a packed crowd as a freshman?
Playing in the championship game at Hofstra University as a freshman was an amazing experience. When they announce your name to run out to the foul line its an unbelievably exciting feeling.
Getting called up to varsity as a freshman can be an overwhelming experience. Did the upperclassmen treat you with respect?
Playing varsity as a freshman was an unreal experience for me, very challenging but rewarding. The upperclassman were very welcoming and helped me adapt to the very difficult league and through my struggles.
You will have a new Head Coach, Brian Anderson, this season. Have you had a chance to interact with him?
Yes, I have known Coach Anderson a long time. He is a part of the Long Island Titan organization which I am lucky enough to play for. Even though he was never my coach I still learned a tremendous amount of baseball from him.
Who are some of the biggest influences in your life?
My biggest influences have been my family. My parents have taken great care of me and my siblings and have made our home a special place where we have so much fun together. Being the youngest of 4 siblings my brother and sisters taught me how to treat people and they supported me in all aspects of my life and always give me great advice.
