Jacob Steffen is a three-year starter on the varsity baseball team at Kapaun Mount Carmel. Steffen plays infield and also pitches. Returning to the field after missing nearly an entire season a year ago was a big moment for Steffen and his teammates.

“We missed out on what would have been a great season last year. Going to the regional championship two years ago set a great foundation for what we’re capable of, and last year we would’ve been right back in it. This year we’re getting ready to make up for what we missed and go farther than we ever have,” said Steffen. “Our team is super motivated. Every game matters to us and we take losses personally. We don’t blame outside forces, because we have to take responsibility in order to win.”

Steffen has committed to play baseball for Benedictine College next year.

“I will play baseball and study electrical engineering. Being recruited for baseball was really stressful and a lot of fun. The hardest part was finding a place to play baseball and study engineering, and Benedictine has given me an opportunity to do both,” said Steffen.

This summer Steffen plans to play ball with 316 Elite Westerman.

“I’ve been playing for Aaron Westerman since I moved to Wichita four years ago. I’m really lucky to have been put on his team. Almost all of our team is committed to play college baseball, so we’re ready to get out on the field and compete. We’re playing in a couple big tournaments which will be even better after being stuck in Wichita for summer baseball last year.”

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