On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, Pennsbury senior Kyle Marshall signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Philadelphia University. To view photos of the signing, please visit the Photo Gallery.
Kyle Marshall – Philadelphia University (Baseball)
Major: Business Management
Final list of colleges: Philadelphia University, Bloomsfield, York, Widener, Millersville
Reasons for choosing Philly U: “Just going there on my overnight and spending time with the team – they’re really close. They were all working for the same goal, the coaching staff was friendly, and I liked the campus feel.”
What was the progression that led you to playing baseball at the collegiate level? “When I was a freshman, I started seeing kids going away to college and deciding where they were going. I have always wanted to play, and it’s just the next step.”
Coach Joe Pesci says: “He will be a four-year starter, and at the catching position, I don’t want to say it’s an anomaly, but it’s a very tough position to crack into the lineup at a young age. Not to mention, he’s usually the smallest kid on the field, but he’s one of the toughest. He has really matured a great deal from his freshman year until now. His freshman year you could see a little hesitancy. He was a little tentative. Last year especially, he really stepped up. The tenacity he had as a catcher and he’s such an incredible receiver for us – it’s a difference maker.
“I’m sure he’s been told his whole life (that he’s small), and people have said it to me. I said, ‘Pound for pound, he’s one of the best – if not the best catcher in the league.’ He might not have the strongest arm in the world, but he has a great release, and he keeps us in games. It’s a testament to his work ethic and his drive, and maybe a chip on his shoulder.”
About Kyle:
Favorite food: Crab Legs
Favorite movie: Sandlot
Favorite music: Country
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