Following a fellow teammates’ college decision just a few days ago, Cardinal baseball’s Brody Sleeper
announced his post-prep decision on Monday.

The fellow senior and 1 st team CSAA honoree last year announced his decision over social media. When asked about what drew him to become a Red Hawk, Sleeper said Lake Michigan had several benefits he liked.

“I was looking for a school that had a good educational program and a decent (athletic) program. After talking to a couple colleges, it made the most sense academically and financially.”

Not only is Sleeper a pitcher and infielder for the Cardinals, but he has also spent time on the club circuit with the local Quad City Storm team. He also was a state finals qualifier this past winter on the wrestling mats and was a notable standout on the gridiron during the fall.

Sleeper says he has been working hard on hitting in his current training regimen.

“It’s something I am definitely working on the most. I think hitting is the hardest thing to do in the
sport.”

Big Rapids currently sits at 8-1 on the season with a double header at White Cloud slated for Friday, April 21 st at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. as well as home games Saturday against Traverse City West at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“I really think we have a team this year that can win a conference and possibly district title.” Sleeper
said.

Sleeper says he plans to study computer science with a concentration on cybersecurity starting next fall.