By Amilio Venditti –  Staff Reporter

With the baseball season in full swing, sophomore catcher Aiden Ramos continues to make a name for himself as one of Law’s standout players.

Over the years, Ramos has evolved into a well rounded athlete, constantly working hard to reach new heights and goals. His growth has been shown in all aspects of his game.

“He has sharpened every part of his game, both offensively and defensively,” Assistant Coach Mr. McPartland said. “His hitting and base running offensively, in addition to his work behind the plate and his arm, have grown tremendously, not to mention his overall baseball IQ has certainly skyrocketed with his increased experience.”

For Ramos, one of the biggest influences on his baseball career was a former travel ball coach who continued to help him improve.

“My biggest influence is one of my old travel ball coaches,” Ramos said. “He has taught me so much about the game and how to be a better player. I still work with him to this day, and he is always giving me ways to improve as a player.”

Junior teammate Brady O’Neil, who has played with Ramos since childhood, spoke about their friendship and Ramos’ impact on the team.

“I’ve been playing with Aiden since I was eight years old,” O’Neil said. “He’s been one of my best friends for years, and being able to grow up and play with him is one of my favorite things to be a part of.”

Beyond his own achievements, Ramos has become a leader for the team, setting a high standard through his actions and work ethic.

“Even though Aiden is only a 10th grader, he shows leadership qualities,” Head Coach Mr. Simler said. “One of the things he does to show this is his work ethic and effort every day. He leads by example.”

His presence on the field brings confidence to his teammates, especially in tense moments.

“It’s great, he’s someone you can always count on, on the field,” senior Christian Galligan said. “If there’s ever a tough situation, he’s the guy I want handling it.”

Like a lot of other athletes, Ramos has a pre-game ritual that he has had since childhood.

“One day when I was 11, I ate a bag of Haribo gummy bears before a game and I hit two home runs,” Ramos said. “Ever since that game, it stuck with me.”