Name: Quinn Basta
Grade:12
Class: 2021
Years in Program: 4
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 195
Positions: P/3B
GPA: 3.5
Honors/Accomplishments at Von: Honor roll/high honor roll every year, City science fair freshman year, four year scholar.
Goals for 2021 Season: I want to play my hardest. I want to give it my all because we were robbed of our season last year, and I was very confident in the team and excited. This is my last year at Von, and I want to make the most of it. I want to make good, heads up plays on the field, and hit bombs at the plate. I also really want to have some fun. Taking many safety precautions over the last year, I haven't done much outside of my house. I have missed competitive baseball, as well as socializing with people in real life. Overall, I want to make this season one to remember!
Favorite Class/Teacher at Von: Drama with Ms. Philyaw
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite MLB Player: Anthony Rizzo
Most Inspirational Athlete/Person: Michael Jordan
Activities/Interests Outside of Baseball: I am very interested in business and the stock/financial markets
Post High School Plans: I will attend The University of Illinois at Chicago and study finance. I plan on pursuing a career in business and continuing my baseball career competitively or recreationally.
Ideal Career: I want to be a businessman. I want to make a lot of money so I can have a lot of freedom later in life.
Favorite Von Steuben Baseball Memory: Honestly, I have to say that my favorite Von Baseball experience has been our annual team conditioning. Year after year, the boys show up and grind every day after school for months! This time is great for team bonding, athletic competitions, building strength, and most importantly, preparing for the season. Since quarantine has started, this has been what I miss the most about our great baseball program. I miss the commitment and discipline we had all collectively built. It was a great time and will be something I will remember for my entire life.