By Sebastian Beltran – Social Media Editor 

Jonathan Law Class of 2025 graduate Micheal Merchant is now a freshman at Rutgers University where he is majoring in Sports Management and playing Division I baseball. 

Merchant said he fell in love with Rutgers as soon as her stepped on campus. 

“I chose Rutgers because the campus was amazing, and from the first time I started talking to the coaches, they were really welcoming and genuine,” Merchant said. “They made me feel like I’d be part of the team. The atmosphere and energy at Rutgers just felt right, and I knew it was the place where I could grow both on and off the field.”

Playing Division I baseball has been an adjustment, but Merchant is happy with his progress.

“It’s definitely been an adjustment getting used to playing baseball at this level, but it feels amazing to be out there doing what I love every day,” Merchant said. “The competition is tougher, and the expectations are higher, but that just pushes me to work harder and keep improving.”

Overall, Merchant has enjoyed his college baseball experience so far.

“I am most excited to continue to grow my relationships with my teammates and gain more knowledge about the sport,” Merchant said.

Merchant said his time at Law taught him to manage his time between academics and baseball. 

“Jonathan Law helped me be able to manage both academics and baseball and how to get my training done and homework done,” Merchant said.

One of Merchant’s goals is to help the team make the NCAA Tournament and he is putting the work in to get better on and off the field.

“One of my goals for Rutgers is to make the NCAA Tournament with my team and maintain great grades throughout the year,” Merchant said. “I’m put in the work every day to get better on the field and build good relationships with my teammates.”