Noah Wagy, son of Scott and Brenda Wagy, will be continuing his baseball career with Indiana University Kokomo. Wagy continued his career beyond high school at Olney Central College where he earned his Associates in Arts and Sciences, and will earn a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. During the offseason Noah will be doing community service through the baseball program.
What made you decide this school was the best fit for you?
The facilities and coaching staff are some of the best around. Especially for a new and developing baseball program, IU Kokomo baseball has been very successful in its past seasons.
What are two life lessons you have learned from sports?
Through the jump from high school to college ball and now from junior college to a 4-year program I have learned that nothing worth having comes easy. There are plenty of obstacles and roadblocks along the way. I’ve had to overcome those to stay on the road to my goal, and I know there will be more obstacles to come. I have also learned to be grateful for what you are given. Not everyone is granted the opportunity to go out and do the things that they love the most. Both of my seasons at OCC I had the opportunity to go to the Challenger Baseball League, which is a league for disabled kids who weren’t blessed with the chance to go out and play the game with other kids.
How have both your high school and college coaches helped prepare you to compete at the collegiate level?
I didn’t know a lot about getting to college baseball and I have Phil Britton at Britton’s Bullpen in Olney to thank for not only improving my skills on the field but teaching me how to contact and communicate with college coaches. Coach Conley at OCC was very patient with my development as a player and I am very thankful for how he helped to improve my skillset and consistency as a player.
What would you tell a high school student about playing at the college level?
I would tell a high school student not to let anyone stop them from getting to the next level. Step out of your comfort zone and go to showcases, workouts, tryouts, or whatever you have to do to get yourself in front of as many eyes as possible and never be satisfied with your past successes.
