Caden Gibbons

Name: Caden Gibbons

High school: Penn Cambria

Hometown: Cresson

Sport: Baseball

Position: Outfield

College choice: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Other colleges considered: IUP and Delgado

Why I picked UPJ: “I picked UPJ because it’s close to home and the program is improving.”

Greatest high school achievement: “Making the Altoona Mirror first-team outfield my junior year.”

Coach Brent Davison’s quote: “He is an incredible athlete, from basketball to baseball, an incredible leader on and off the field. The kids look up to him, and his work ethic is second to none. He is definitely a role model and a team leader. UPJ is a good one. He was sort of under the radar. He was not heavily recruited, but he will do great at UPJ. He will bring a lot of skill sets that will set him apart from the other kids.”

How I got my start in baseball: “Playing 8U baseball at 5 years old.”

Favorite college growing up: Penn State

Other interests: Going to church, the gym, fishing and hanging out with family and friends

What getting to play in college means to me: “It’s super exciting because I get to play with and against really good players and compete with them.”

Probable college major: Physical Therapy

Parents: Ben and Angela Gibbons