By Hayden Swope
Marion’s Gavin Wasmuth has been playing baseball for as long as he could remember. It’s more than a hobby – it’s a passion.
“Watching, playing, and just being around the game is what I loved most growing up,” Wasmuth said. “Playing travel baseball every summer since elementary school only grew my love to play. Now, I play for my high school team, and have started for the better part of all four years.”
Big developments needed to happen on and off the field for the team, and Wasmuth is positive that that happened at the beginning of the season.
“This year, we needed to look within ourselves and find our identity, and I think playing in Wichita to start the season was a step in the right direction,” Wasmuth said.
A goal every athlete and team has at the top of their checklist is a shot at the state championship game, and things aren’t much different for Wasmuth.
“Going back to the state tournament is the goal every year,” Wasmuth said.
Outside of baseball, Wasmuth is involved in numerous other sports throughout the year.
“I also play cross country and golf for the school, and Club Ice Hockey for Wichita Jr. Thunder,” Wasmuth said.
Wasmuth plans to take on Lawrence in the fall to continue his education.
“I plan to study sports media and journalism at the University of Kansas this fall,” Wasmuth said. “I also plan to play club ice hockey at KU.”
