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exceeding the expectations of his coaches, teammates, and himself. Following his recovery, Gooch broke the 2019 single season home-run record and achieved a whopping 125 at-bats
and 35 hits. Over the course of this season, he started in over 35 games and is currently tied for most career home runs for the college. He holds the top invert offensive category for a current Sea Beggar, and he was recently voted as the team captain by his peers. This spring, Gooch was awarded the Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award for having the highest cumulative GPA on the Baseball team.
“Aaron Gooch exemplifies exactly what we desire from each baseball player at Providence,” said Baseball Coach Cody Walter. “He is devoted to becoming a great leader both on and off the field, and his numbers on the field and in the classroom are a testament to the hard work he has put in over the last year.”
While Gooch’s playing stats have improved, so has his walk with Christ. Gooch acknowledges that the Lord has used his injury not only to strengthen him as a player but also as a man of God. “This injury brought a lot of frustration,” said Gooch. “But I can see God’s plan now. He used my pain to steer me in the direction He wanted me to go. He has pushed me harder
to achieve my goals and demonstrate godly diligence that can be an inspiration to the other players around me.”
As Gooch prepares for his next season, the injury that once held him back has helped motivate him to improve even more, giving his best to the Lord at every game. “I’m giving everything I have now to God. Through this pain, I’ve learned that when things are going good, give your praise to God. And when things aren’t going well at all, still give your praise to God.”
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