James (Jimmy) Tatum

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Sport: Boy's Baseball
HS Grad Year: 2016
Recruitment Status: Undecided
Position 1: Middle Infield
Position 2:
Ht. / Wt.: 6' 2'' / 175 lbs.
School Jersey #: 48
Club Jersey #: 48
School: Thousand Oaks High School
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Club Team: MVP Red Sox
Other Sports:
GPA: 4.0 unweighted 4.12 weig
SAT: 1680
ACT: 23
Transcript: Yes
Notes:
PERSONAL STATEMENT
What most people do not know about me is that through my community service hours, with Boys Team Charity, I have been able to work with kids who have special needs. These kids show up everyday with a smile on their face no matter what. It has been very humbling for me in that I take some things for granted, like sports. Even though they aren't as gifted athletically, they play sports with a great big smile on their face, having a lot of fun. I've built life long personal connections with them.

REFERENCES		  

Josh Goldfield
Title: Associate Scout
Organization / School: Atlanta Braves
Phone Number: 805.906.1495
Alternate Phone Number: 805.498.4687
Email: joshgoldfield@yahoo.com
Recommendation: "Jimmy is a driven competitor on and off the field. His work ethic and drive are just starting to scratch the surface of what he is capable of becoming. Jimmy is a player you want to grab right now before everyone figures out how good he really is".

-Josh Goldfield
 

Nathaniel Borunda
Title: Strength and Conditioning Coach
Organization / School: Proactive Sports
Phone Number: 805.217.5485
Email: Nate.Borunda@proactivesp.com
Recommendation: "I am writing on behalf of James Tatum, I have been working with James for a little over a year now and I have had a very positive experience with him as an athlete. James is extremely hard working and has a strong work ethic, making him very coachable. He is always trying to get better and takes pride in dong the small things within his program that have helped him become a better athlete. It has been my privilege to work with such a young athlete who gives great focus and respect. I believe he will be very effective at the next level. James is a winner and I recommend him unequivocally".
 

Alex Gast
Title: Head Coach
Organization / School: ATH Baseball Academy
Phone Number: 818.309.9580
Email: ath.alexg@gmail.com
Recommendation: "Jimmy demonstrates a positive attitude and is extremely coachable. Offensively, Tatum shows above average hitting mechanics. He shows good plate discipline, demonstrates good balance, and can hit the ball to all fields. His determination and work ethic make him a perfect player for the collegiate level. Defensively, Tatum displays good lateral movement, sound fielding mechanics, and good range. Tatum has the ability not only to play the middle infield positions, however his versatility coupled with his athleticism allows you to place him all over the field".